Lockheed Martin
Mechanical Engineer - Early Career
Lockheed Martin, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087
About the Role
By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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.
At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility.
Your Mission is Ours.
Job Opportunity The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program is looking for a motivated early‑career Mechanical Engineer to join the team. This individual will work in a dynamic team environment that oversees the full life cycle of the THAAD primary and secondary missile structures. THAAD is a cutting‑edge missile defense system that protects our nation and its allies from ballistic missile threats.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team of Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain individuals to foster open communication between customers and the team. The high level of responsibility provides developmental, growth, and mentorship opportunities to help you advance in your career.
Provide technical evaluation for the missile structures, working on root‑cause analysis, vendor support/relationship building, and production delivery support.
Use strong collaboration skills to accommodate partners across differing geographic locations.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college/university.
Model‑Based Engineering knowledge (using a CAD model as the record of authority).
Working knowledge of MATLAB, Creo, and/or EPDM.
Must be a US Citizen; this position requires a government security clearance.
Desired Skills
Missile/aerospace related education or exposure.
Familiarity with composite design and/or manufacturing experience.
Fundamental understanding of propulsion assemblies and materials.
Knowledge of hardware manufacturing processes (machining, heat treatment, surface treatment, assembly, etc.).
Security Clearance Required government security clearance. Must be a US Citizen.
Clearance Level: Secret.
Work Details
Location: On‑site full‑time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Schedule: 9x80 with every other Friday off.
Work hours: 40 hours over a five‑day work week (with optional condensed schedules).
Remote work: not available.
Compensation & Benefits Annual base salary range: $57,500 – $101,430 in selected states (California, Massachusetts, New York, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington, and Washington DC). For other states, the range will reflect the candidate’s final work location.
Additional compensation: incentive plan eligible.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Application Window The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5–30 days of the requisition posting date to receive optimal consideration.
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With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development 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.
At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility.
Your Mission is Ours.
Job Opportunity The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program is looking for a motivated early‑career Mechanical Engineer to join the team. This individual will work in a dynamic team environment that oversees the full life cycle of the THAAD primary and secondary missile structures. THAAD is a cutting‑edge missile defense system that protects our nation and its allies from ballistic missile threats.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary team of Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain individuals to foster open communication between customers and the team. The high level of responsibility provides developmental, growth, and mentorship opportunities to help you advance in your career.
Provide technical evaluation for the missile structures, working on root‑cause analysis, vendor support/relationship building, and production delivery support.
Use strong collaboration skills to accommodate partners across differing geographic locations.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college/university.
Model‑Based Engineering knowledge (using a CAD model as the record of authority).
Working knowledge of MATLAB, Creo, and/or EPDM.
Must be a US Citizen; this position requires a government security clearance.
Desired Skills
Missile/aerospace related education or exposure.
Familiarity with composite design and/or manufacturing experience.
Fundamental understanding of propulsion assemblies and materials.
Knowledge of hardware manufacturing processes (machining, heat treatment, surface treatment, assembly, etc.).
Security Clearance Required government security clearance. Must be a US Citizen.
Clearance Level: Secret.
Work Details
Location: On‑site full‑time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Schedule: 9x80 with every other Friday off.
Work hours: 40 hours over a five‑day work week (with optional condensed schedules).
Remote work: not available.
Compensation & Benefits Annual base salary range: $57,500 – $101,430 in selected states (California, Massachusetts, New York, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington, and Washington DC). For other states, the range will reflect the candidate’s final work location.
Additional compensation: incentive plan eligible.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Application Window The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5–30 days of the requisition posting date to receive optimal consideration.
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