Mechanical Ground Equipment Engineer

Position Overview

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, security, and humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities where 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 technology. We’re creating future‑ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation and reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently develop mechanical design solutions of varying complexity using solid models, detailed drawings, and release of engineering work products.
• Review requirements from various sources (stress, dynamics, systems, thermal, manufacturing, etc.) to ensure that applicable requirements are flowed into the detailed design of assigned products.
• Collaborate with program leadership, domain experts, peers, configuration management, and manufacturing to ensure program requirements and schedules are met.
• Contribute to the completion of program achievements by releasing accurate, error‑free, affordable, and producible engineering designs.
• Support production meetings and manufacturing and test anomaly/discrepancy resolution.
• Provide weekly/monthly status updates and regularly present to peers and leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education, with 3+ years of related experience; a post‑secondary degree or training in a related discipline is a plus.
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals, including structures, mechanisms, materials, and analysis.
• Mechanical design and/or manufacturing experience that includes the interpretation of engineering design drawings.
• Familiarity with engineering CAD tools (Creo, I‑DEAS, etc.) and model‑based product definition.
• Ability to work in an environment with evolving requirements and dynamic schedules.
• Strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills; ability to build effective relationships with customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with teams on cross‑level projects/multidisciplinary product development teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong internal customer relationships.
• Manufacturing and ATLO experience.
• Working knowledge of industry standards and federal regulations including ANSI, OSHA, and AWS; familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14.5.
• Working knowledge of EPDM.
• Knowledge of LM Space command media.

Benefits & Perks

• Security Clearance: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret.
• Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full‑time. The work will be performed at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
• Flexible Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules including standard 40 hours over a five‑day work week and condensed schedules that provide additional time away from the office along with Paid Time Off benefits.
• Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off.
• Expression of Interest: By applying you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for future opportunities.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.