Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or similar engineering degree)
• Experience and fluency with modern CAD tools
(ex. CREO, Solidworks, Inventor, NX)
• Experience in generating 3D models and
detailed drawings
• Experience managing top-level
assemblies and their sub-assemblies
• US Citizenship

Job Code/Title

E1483:Research Scientist Sr

Job Description

The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space.

At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to think big, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you!

The Advanced Technology Center (ATC) is the research lab for Lockheed Martin Space. Through our own skills and those of our partners—including universities and research labs around the world—we’re able to put vision in motion. While we are a part of LM's space division, our technologies are far-reaching across domains. Napkin sketches of lasers that can shoot down UAVs—we made it real. Changing molecules so metals behave differently? We invented that. ATC’s story is written in the success of missions here on Earth and far, far into space. Our innovation extends beyond incremental change. We strive for first-of-a-kind capability with enduring impact. Whatever the application, our charter is to create game-changing technologies. At the ATC, we’re inspiring change in our endless pursuit of what’s next.

The Space Science and Instrumentation (SS&I) Directorate at Lockheed Martin Space Advanced Technology Center (ATC) is seeking a senior mechanical engineer with experience in mechanical design for space systems to support the Multi-slit Solar Explorer (MUSE) program and other science based flight instruments as well as contribute to technology research and development efforts. You will have experience in conceptual design, performing detailed design, hardware development, and assembly. Previous experience with design and tolerancing using CAD is required. In this role, you will provide technical support of major program reviews. Additionally, you will contribute technically during internal and external meetings with the SS&I team and the customer.

Experience with Creo CAD is highly desirable. Support of mechanical ground support equipment development and use of manufacturing work instructions is desirable. Experience with integration of space-borne imaging instrumentation is also desirable

This position is located at a facility that requires special access. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Desired skills

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience designing ground support
equipment (GSE) and/or test hardware
• Aerospace design, fabrication, and test
experience
• Experience with hardware design, assembly,
and integration;
• Experience with a product data management
system
• Experience with structural or thermal analysis
(preferably UG/Nastran or Abaqus)
• Multi-disciplinary background to include optics,
mechanical design, and structural and/or thermal
analysis
• Experience with vibration, shock, and acoustics
testing and/or analysis
• Experience with kinematic design, flexures,
and/or mechanisms
• Familiarity with design and manufacturing of
optical mounts
• Will be expected to provide innovative
solutions to challenging problems, and drive
items to closure

Other Important Information

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.

Select the Telework classification for this position

Employee will work on-site full-time

Shift

First

Work Schedule Information

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.

Work Schedule

9x80 every other Friday off

Security Clearance

None

LMCareers Business Unit

SPACE

Program

IGNITE ATC SS&I

Department

AFA0A00:SPACE SCIENCES & INSTR

Job Class

Mechanical Engineering

Job Category

Experienced Professional

City, State

Palo Alto-CA

City

Palo Alto

Zip

94304

Virtual

no

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

No

Req Type

Full-Time

Direct/Indirect

Direct

*

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.

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $85,900 - $164,600. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $98,800 - $186,100. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.