Mechanical Design Engineer

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire control is looking for an experienced mechanical engineer to support the F35 EOTS sensor program in Orlando, FL.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the creation, coordination, and release of mechanical design artifacts that feed into the F35 EOTS Program. You will work side by side with other engineers, production planners, and the global supply chain to address production delays, yield issues and failure investigations to support the continued success of the program.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Generate CAD files and release engineering documentation (drawings, BOMs, assembly parts lists) for fabrication and procurement.
• Perform tolerance stack up and fit analyses to ensure manufacturability and reliability of mechanical components.
• Conduct design reviews, incorporate feedback, and secure formal engineering release approvals.
• Building BOMs, creating parts, assemblies, and design documentation within CREO and Windchill.
• Performing design trade studies to evaluate cost, weight, performance, and structural/thermal benefits
• Coordinating the IPT team, suppliers, GSC, electronic packaging, optics, and structural/thermal/material analysts to ensure design excellence, including occasional travel for site visits.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
• Proficient in Computer Aided Design (PTC CREO preferred).
• Experience generating engineering drawings, documents, parts lists and specifications.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Desired Skills

• Opto-Mechanical Design Experience
• Hands‑on experience with machining, rapid prototyping, or lab equipment (CNC, 3‑D printers, test rigs).
• Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD).
• Have the ability to lead investigative efforts and report status to senior personnel.