Mechanical Engineer - Early Career

Mechanical Engineer For Thaad Program

The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program is looking for a motivated early career Mechanical Engineer to join the team. This individual will work in a dynamic team environment which oversees the full life cycle of the THAAD primary and secondary missile structures. THAAD is a cutting-edge missile defense system that protects our nation and its allies from ballistic missile threats.

As a Mechanical Engineer you will contribute to the technical responsibility for the primary and secondary missile structures and will collaborate across organizations to help meet safety, schedule, and cost. Scope of responsibility will include:

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain individuals to foster open communication between customers and the team. The high level of responsibility will provide developmental, growth and mentorship opportunities to help you advance in your career.
• Technical evaluation for the missile structures, where you will partner to work root cause analysis, engage in vendor support/relationship building, and production delivery support.
• Use strong collaboration skills that can accommodate our various partners across differing geographic locations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Materials Engineering or other related discipline from an accredited college/university.
• Model Based Engineering knowledge (using CAD model as record of authority)
• Working knowledge of Matlab, Creo, and/or EPDM
• Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance

Desired Skills:

• Missile/aerospace related education/exposure
• Familiarity with composite design and/or manufacture experience
• Fundamental understanding of propulsion assemblies and materials
• Knowledge of hardware manufacturing processes (machining, heat treatment, surface treatment, assembly, etc)

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $57,500 - $101,430. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

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

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.