Mechanical Design Engineer Sr - E3

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.

We are experiencing growth and are seeking to hire a Sr Mechanical Design Engineer to support development and production of a sensor system.

You will support production and continuous improvement of an advanced sensor program.

As the Mechanical Engineering Designer Senior, you will be responsible for supporting the Integrated Product Team in creating detailed designs, layouts, and drawings for various components and subassemblies. You will play a key role in developing and generating CREO layouts, detailed drawings, and design documentation, ensuring seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and generating CREO layouts and detailed drawings for ICDs, components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and integration test articles.
• Building BOMs, creating parts, assemblies, and design documentation within Windchill PLM.
• Opto-Mechanical design, assembly and testing.
• Coordinating the IPT team, suppliers, GSC, electronic packaging, optics, and structural/thermal/material analysts to ensure design excellence.
• Managing drawing releases, responding to CRs, generating CN''s, and presenting/supporting change boards and design reviews.
• Performing design trade studies to evaluate cost, weight, performance, and structural/thermal benefits.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace or optical engineering and at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• Previous precision mechanical or opto-mechanical experience.
• Experience with CAD systems, preferably CREO and Windchill.
• Experience with developing engineering drawings in accordance with ASME Y14.100.
• Experience generating and interpreting geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
• Needs ability to obtain/maintain a secret clearance. US citizenship required.

Desired Skills

• Experience with optical hardware testing and metrology, preferably interferometry.
• Experience with mechanism design, design for fabrication, cast components, or metal additive manufacturing.
• Experience with production nonconformance review board (MRB) disposition and root-cause-based corrective action.
• Evidence of coordinating multiple concurrent programs and communicating effectively across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers.
• Hands‑on experience with machining, rapid prototyping, or lab equipment (CNC, 3‑D printers, test rigs).
• Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD).

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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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.