Lockheed Martin · 23 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer - Mission Support Hardware Technical Lead
Huntsville Alabama
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $184K/yrLockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, focused on innovative solutions for space. The Mechanical Engineer will oversee engineering hardware and mechanisms design, ensuring collaboration across disciplines and managing the development of design solutions.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Test procedure development
Revising and input into supplier Statements of Work and other specifications
Allocating tasks to junior engineers
Independently develop and provide design solutions, of varying complexity, using solid models, detailed drawings, and release of engineering work products
Independently review requirements, from various sources (instrumentation, dynamics, stress, systems, thermal, manufacturing, etc.) to ensure that applicable requirements are flowed into the detailed design of assigned products
Support production meetings and manufacturing & test anomaly/discrepancy resolution
Qualification
Required
Experience working as a team lead collaborating with different levels and disciplines (i.e. systems, electronics, thermal, etc.)
Mechanical engineering experience within aerospace, ground support, or related industry
Familiarity with tooling and mechanisms
Experience with 3D CAD design
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects)
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) (ASME Y14.5)
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance, thus US Citizenship is required
Preferred
Experience executing Trade Studies
Familiarity with Ground Support Equipment
Familiarity with AWS D17.1 and AIAA S114 Specs
Hands on Hardware experience
Use of CREO CAD software
Experience with supply chain management and subcontracts
Working knowledge of DSR6/Model Based Definition
Ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent fields (systems engineering, electronics, stress/thermal analysis, configuration management, production, test, quality, etc.)
Experience as a product owner, from development to high rate production
Willingness to mentor junior engineers
Experience with Q-Notes
Desire and ability to own technical challenges through solution
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
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.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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