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Lockheed Martin · 17 hours ago

Mechanical Design Engineer Subject Matter Expert

Lockheed Martin is a leader in advanced technology, seeking a Mechanical Design Subject Matter Expert to serve as the technical authority for the Advanced Programs team. This role focuses on leading complex mechanical design efforts and ensuring designs meet performance, reliability, producibility, and cost targets.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the technical authority for mechanical part designs on Advanced Programs
Lead complex mechanical design efforts and integrate structures and mechanisms
Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, producibility, and cost targets
Embed Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles into every mechanical‑engineering project
Apply hands‑on machining experience and advanced engineering expertise to create cost‑effective, high‑quality designs for high‑volume production
Maintain a strong grasp of NC machining programs and elevate design standards across traditional and emerging manufacturing technologies

Qualification

NC programmingMechanical EngineeringCAD/CAM platformsDesign for ManufacturabilityMetrology software

Required

Serve as the technical authority for mechanical part designs on Advanced Programs
Lead complex mechanical design efforts and integrate structures and mechanisms
Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, producibility, and cost targets
Embed Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles into every mechanical‑engineering project
Apply hands‑on machining experience and advanced engineering expertise to create cost‑effective, high‑quality designs for high‑volume production
Maintain a strong grasp of NC machining programs and elevate design standards across traditional and emerging manufacturing technologies
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access
The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance

Preferred

Proven proficiency in NC programming in an Aerospace or Automotive environment
Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Advanced fluency with CAD/CAM platforms (SolidWorks / Creo / CATIA, Mastercam, Siemens NX, PowerMILL, Fusion 360)
Proven track record of implementing DFM/DFA principles that reduced cost, cycle time, and scrap rates
Competence in using metrology software (CMM, laser scanning) for in process verification

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Robust professional‑development opportunities—including mentorship, advanced training, and clear career‑progression paths
Flexible scheduling options

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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