Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Structures

  • Lockheed Martin
  • Littleton, Colorado
  • Full Time
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. Were creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. Were erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. Were advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And were reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our FBM Reentry Mechanical team in Littleton, CO. In this role you will:
Work closely with engineers, manufacturing and technical management and will be providing the integration, design and technical solutions including payload structures, thermal products and integration of mechanical, propulsion, electrical and RF components
Independently develops and provides mechanical design solutions, of varying complexity, using solid models, detailed drawings, and release of engineering work products via Creo parametric software.
Independently review requirements, from various sources (instrumentation, dynamics, stress, systems, thermal, manufacturing, etc.), to ensure that applicable requirements are flowed into the design of assigned products.
Provides frequent interaction and collaboration with program leadership, analysts, peers, configuration management, and manufacturing, to ensure program requirements and schedules are met.
Drives to completion of program achievements by the release of accurate, error-free, affordable and producible engineering designs.

To promote the sharing of ideas, we at Lockheed Martin champion a work environment that inspires differences and big-picture thinking.

You have opportunities to play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition

You can learn more about Lockheed Martins competitive and comprehensive benefits package by visiting this link.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Experience creating 3D designs in CREO or equivalent
Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 including GD&T and tolerance stack up analyses.
Familiar with manufacturing processes including documentation, machining, welding, heat treatment, surface treatment and/or assembly
Active Secret security clearance Ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent disciplines (systems engineering, electronics, stress/thermal analysis, configuration management, production, test, quality)
Knowledgeable at a systems level in the areas of stress, propulsion, harness design, materials, and electrical design/analysis
CPE and MRB experience
Experience with flight hardware and ground support equipment design
Hands-on hardware experience
Additive manufacturing experience
Familiar with design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Familiarity with Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
Job ID: 477823410
Originally Posted on: 5/20/2025

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