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Lockheed Martin · 2 hours ago

Mechanical Designer

Lockheed Martin Space is focused on harnessing the potential of space to innovate and transform technology. The Mechanical Designer will collaborate with engineers to design Mechanical Ground Support Equipment and ensure high-quality engineering documentation and CAD maintenance.

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Responsibilities

The designer will work closely with engineers to provide component or portions of system designs of Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE), including handling, lifting, test, assembly and transportation of mechanical, and electrical components
The selected candidate will be responsible for engineering documentation, drawing/Computer Aided Design (CAD) maintenance and verification, and support of cross-discipline product development
Responsibilities include:
Use Creo to develop plans, drawings, models, revise and initiate formats for parts, assemblies, and installation engineering CAD files which are usable in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software packages
Create new parts, drawings, BOMs, assemblies, simplified reps, shrinkwraps
Support team members with design knowledge
Complete layout drawings prepared by others in accordance with standard engineering drafting practices (ASME Y14.5)
Prepare complete production detail drawings
Completes design modifications to improve quality of product or facilitate manufacturing operations

Qualification

CreoASME Y14.5 GD&TMechanical Ground Support EquipmentZukenCommunication skills

Required

Use Creo to develop plans, drawings, models, revise and initiate formats for parts, assemblies, and installation engineering CAD files which are usable in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software packages
Create new parts, drawings, BOMs, assemblies, simplified reps, shrinkwraps
Support team members with design knowledge
Complete layout drawings prepared by others in accordance with standard engineering drafting practices (ASME Y14.5)
Prepare complete production detail drawings
Completes design modifications to improve quality of product or facilitate manufacturing operations
Good communications skills (both oral and written)
Background in Design processes

Preferred

Proficiency with ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
Working knowledge of industrial standards and federal regulations including ANSI, OSHA, and AWS (including AWS weld symbology)
Familiar with the development of Special Tooling (ST) / Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) used for the manufacture, integration, test, transport, and handling of spacecraft and associated critical hardware
Demonstrated commitment to development and deployment of productivity / performance improvements and leveraging new technologies
Zuken experience and/or cabling and packaging experience for ground support equipment
Exhibit strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills

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.

H1B Sponsorship

Lockheed Martin has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)

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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