Mechanical Engineer Associate - Entry Level
Lockheed Martin
Job ID: 691757BR Date posted: Apr. 22, 2025
Description:Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — 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 what technology can achieve. 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 we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
The candidate will provide engineering support for the maintenance and operation of the support equipment (SE) required to process the D5 weapon system at SWFLANT in Kings Bay, Georgia. The job functions include engineering support and technical guidance associated with the design, modification, maintenance, fabrication, installation, testing, and review of equipment and installations such as: Conduct engineering investigations to enhance SE reliability, operating effectiveness, and product quality. Monitor service logs on a periodic basis and evaluate repetitive discrepancies for corrective action. Prepare weight test instructions and determine frequency requirements for SE. Review, investigate, and provide comments on suggested improvements related to processing and support operations. Provide safety engineering guidance related to missile and reentry system hardware, procedures, processing, and personnel safety. Provide assistance on SE alteration accomplishment and subsequent proofing, if required. Review proposed changes and prepare recommended changes to processing documentation. Prepare and recommend equipment modification requests for Contractor and Government-owned equipment. Determine proofing requirements and provide proofing instructions as applicable for SE, following alterations. Provide engineering review for configuration modification/change to SE. Provide special technical studies. Prepare and recommend disposition for deviation and waiver requests. Maintain technical liaison with Contractor, Associate Contractor, and Government design, production, quality assurance, and materiel organizations. Provide engineering review and disposition recommendations for discrepant SE hardware. Ensure compatibility between processed items, processing documentation, missile SE, and test and inspection plans/procedures. Provide failure diagnosis and recommend corrective action on all SE malfunctions. Develop, prepare, and maintain concepts, criteria, designs, specifications, documentation, and acceptance procedures for acquisition of new or modified SE. Support the closed loop corrective action system for deficiency resolutions of SE problems.
Basic Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.
· Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret level security clearance.
· Must be a U.S. Citizen. Candidate cannot be a Dual Citizen.
Desired Skills:
· Demonstrated competency in troubleshooting mechanical systems.
· Familiarization with test and data collection instruments.
· Experience reading and interpreting mechanical schematics.
· Experience with design and design concepts of mechanical components and systems.
· Familiarity with heavy industrial equipment.
· Familiarity with hydraulic systems.
· Proficiency in CREO parametric modeling software.
· Demonstrated leadership ability.
· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at once.
· Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities.
· Must be willing to work around ordnance.
· Demonstrated effective communication skills (oral and written).
· Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Description:Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — 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 what technology can achieve. 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 we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
The candidate will provide engineering support for the maintenance and operation of the support equipment (SE) required to process the D5 weapon system at SWFLANT in Kings Bay, Georgia. The job functions include engineering support and technical guidance associated with the design, modification, maintenance, fabrication, installation, testing, and review of equipment and installations such as: Conduct engineering investigations to enhance SE reliability, operating effectiveness, and product quality. Monitor service logs on a periodic basis and evaluate repetitive discrepancies for corrective action. Prepare weight test instructions and determine frequency requirements for SE. Review, investigate, and provide comments on suggested improvements related to processing and support operations. Provide safety engineering guidance related to missile and reentry system hardware, procedures, processing, and personnel safety. Provide assistance on SE alteration accomplishment and subsequent proofing, if required. Review proposed changes and prepare recommended changes to processing documentation. Prepare and recommend equipment modification requests for Contractor and Government-owned equipment. Determine proofing requirements and provide proofing instructions as applicable for SE, following alterations. Provide engineering review for configuration modification/change to SE. Provide special technical studies. Prepare and recommend disposition for deviation and waiver requests. Maintain technical liaison with Contractor, Associate Contractor, and Government design, production, quality assurance, and materiel organizations. Provide engineering review and disposition recommendations for discrepant SE hardware. Ensure compatibility between processed items, processing documentation, missile SE, and test and inspection plans/procedures. Provide failure diagnosis and recommend corrective action on all SE malfunctions. Develop, prepare, and maintain concepts, criteria, designs, specifications, documentation, and acceptance procedures for acquisition of new or modified SE. Support the closed loop corrective action system for deficiency resolutions of SE problems.
Basic Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.
· Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret level security clearance.
· Must be a U.S. Citizen. Candidate cannot be a Dual Citizen.
Desired Skills:
· Demonstrated competency in troubleshooting mechanical systems.
· Familiarization with test and data collection instruments.
· Experience reading and interpreting mechanical schematics.
· Experience with design and design concepts of mechanical components and systems.
· Familiarity with heavy industrial equipment.
· Familiarity with hydraulic systems.
· Proficiency in CREO parametric modeling software.
· Demonstrated leadership ability.
· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at once.
· Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities.
· Must be willing to work around ordnance.
· Demonstrated effective communication skills (oral and written).
· Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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