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Mechanical Engineer Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin

Littleton, CO · Posted October 20, 2026

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Standard Job Description

As a Mechanical Engineer in the Structures and Propulsion organization your duties will include supporting the design, manufacture, procurement and test for the structure and propulsion subcomponents and assemblies, either in an oversight role for supplier-provided components, or as a direct production interface for in-house components. This job requires coordinating with customers, suppliers, test facilities, and other related disciplines including manufacturing, subcontracts, quality, structure design, analysis, systems engineering, and integration with affected subsystems and facilities. Other duties may include:

• Assist in the conceptual development, requirements definition, and design of structures and propulsion components and subsystems • Perform trade studies to select the appropriate design solution • Maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and technical analyses to support systems and components • Work on a multi-disciplinary team performing design trades, detailed design/analysis activity and performance and maintenance assessments of operational systems • Provide user documentation and recommendations to data packages to support peer and customer reviews, present analysis data to engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical interchange meetings and design reviews • Support Subsystem Integration tasks and information requests on an as-needed basis • Collaborate effectively with adjacent fields (systems engineering, electronics, stress/thermal analysis, configuration management, production, test, quality…)

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education • Solid understanding of Mechanical / Propulsion Engineering fundamentals including structures, mechanisms, propulsion systems and/or materials • Progressive experience in the design, development, and/or integration of complex aerospace or defense systems • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance - must be a U.S. Citizen

Desired Skills

Deep understanding of ordinance industry standards and safety compliance

Deep technical understanding of missile system disciplines, including but not limited to

System integration and testing

Non-conformance disposition in a Quality Management system

Flight Hardware Design experience

Knowledge of other disciplines (i.e. - stress, dynamics, thermal analysis, production, ATLO, electronics)

Proven ability to effectively manage and complete complex technical problems

Experience with requirement definition, documentation and verification

Experience operating through the full lifecycle development process with an emphasis on development, production, and sustainment

Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences

Active Secret clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.