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Mechanical Engineer (Aeroshell/Structures) - Littleton CO

VetJobs, Littleton, CO, United States


Job Description
Lockheed Martin Space is the prime contractor building NASA's Orion, the only spacecraft designed for long-duration, human-rated deep space exploration. Orion will transport astronauts to interplanetary destinations beyond low Earth orbit, such as the Moon and Mars, and return them safely back to Earth. This role offers a culture that encourages employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence, and build incredible products. We are looking for individuals who can use their initiative to make a difference in a very important mission.

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Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, you may apply.

Role Overview
As a Mechanical Engineer on the Orion Program, you will be responsible for providing technical engineering support tasks for the Aeroshell and Structures team. Design tasks include sustainment of composite and metallic structural components and Thermal Protection System (TPS) hardware across the vehicle. As a design engineer, you must understand and execute design activities to meet technical, cost and schedule requirements. You will coordinate with other Aeroshell and Structures senior engineers and Engineering Management to perform responsibilities associated with the design sustainment, certification and delivery of Aeroshell, Structures, and TPS components of the spacecraft.

Auto req ID
470522BR

Minimum Education Required
Bachelors

Job Category
Engineering

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's or higher degree (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field preferred)

Understanding of Aeroshell, Structural, and/or Thermal Protection components design, manufacturing, and materials

US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Desired Skills

Knowledge of composite structure design and fabrication

Knowledge of metallic structure design and fabrication

Knowledge of thermal protection materials design, fabrication, and testing

Experience interpreting and implementing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Experience creating 3d models and drawings. CREO parametric preferred. Experience with Fibersim (CREO extension).

Experience with Windchill or other Product Data Management (PDM) systems

Strong communication skills for coordinating with other engineering and production peers

Knowledge of design verification and certification process

Experience with design for manufacture or producibility, traditional fabrication equipment (mills, lathes, sheet metal, welding, composite layup, etc.), and 3D printing

Experience working with suppliers

Clearance Level
None

Additional Information

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. If identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Work Location: Onsite Full-time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Supports a variety of alternate work schedules with 40 hours over a five day work week or condensed schedules providing additional time away from the office.

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $70,100 - $123,625. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location.

Location: Littleton, Colorado.

Job Code: Manufacturing Manufacturing.

Affiliate Sponsor: Lockheed Martin.

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