Flight Test Instrumentation Mechanical Design Engineer - Early Career
Sikorsky Aircraft
Marietta, GA · Posted November 5, 2026
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Standard Job Description
At Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Marietta, Georgia is seeking a full-time Early Career Mechanical Designer for its Flight Test team. In this role, you will design, develop, document, and support mechanical fabrication, installations, and operation of data acquisition systems for aircraft flight testing.
This position supports all Flight Test Instrumentation based out of the LM Aero Marietta site including AMMM and Advanced Development Programs.
Responsibilities will include hardware design including sensor installations (e.g. strain gages, thermocouples, pressure transducers, accelerometers, displacement transducers, synchro’s). Three-dimensional design, modeling, and drafting experience is required.
Will work with union-represented technicians and mechanics to fabricate and install instrumentation designs.
This position requires frequent travel and odd-shift, overtime, and weekend work on an as necessary basis. The position requires a personality and demeanor that will handle the highly dynamic environment of Flight Test, including the always-changing dates and priorities.
Domestic and International Travel are required for this position.
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
This position is in Marietta, GA.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
3D Modeling and Drafting experience.
Must be willing and able to travel to domestic and international locations.
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Desired Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office
CATIA, SolidWorks, or equivalent
Support of machine shop fabrication
Instrumentation experience
Strain gages
MATLAB
Analog and digital transducers
Solid state/magnetic media recorders
GPS and IRIG time standards
Experience working in a union or military environment
Top-Secret DoD clearance or ability to obtain a TS
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
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.