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Lockheed Martin · 2 weeks ago

Mechanical Engineer - Early Career

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a motivated early career Mechanical Engineer to join the THAAD program team. This role involves overseeing the full life cycle of missile structures, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure safety, schedule, and cost objectives are met.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain individuals to foster open communication between customers and the team
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

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringModel Based EngineeringMatlabCreoMissile/aerospace educationComposite designPropulsion assembliesManufacturing processesCollaboration skills

Required

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

Preferred

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)

Benefits

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
Holidays

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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