Mechanical Engineer - Mission Support Hardware Technical Lead Security Clearance
Job in
Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, 35801, USA
Listed on 2026-03-03
Listing for:
Lockheed Martin
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Number 717169
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.
You will be joining the Mission Support Systems team on the Next Generation Interceptor program as our Certified Principle Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for the technical oversite of engineering hardware and mechanisms design, interfacing with other disciplines, suppliers and program management. Other duties may include:
• Test procedure development
• Revising and input into supplier Statements of Work and other specifications
• Allocating tasks to junior engineers
• Independently develop and provide design solutions, of varying complexity, using solid models, detailed drawings, and release of engineering work products.
• Independently review requirements, from various sources (instrumentation, dynamics, stress, systems, thermal, manufacturing, etc.) to ensure that applicable requirements are flowed into the detailed design of assigned products.
• Support production meetings and manufacturing & test anomaly/discrepancy resolution
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience working as a team lead collaborating with different levels and disciplines (i.e. systems, electronics, thermal, etc.)
• Mechanical engineering experience within aerospace, ground support, or related industry
• Familiarity with tooling and mechanisms
• Experience with 3D CAD design
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects)
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) (ASME Y14.5)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance, thus US Citizenship is required.
Desired
Skills:
• Experience executing Trade Studies
• Familiarity with Ground Support Equipment
• Familiarity with AWS D17.1 and AIAA S114 Specs
• Hands on Hardware experience
• Use of CREO CAD software
• Experience with supply chain management and subcontracts
• Working knowledge of DSR6/Model Based Definition
• Ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent fields (systems engineering, electronics, stress/thermal analysis, configuration management, production, test, quality, etc.)
• Experience as a product owner, from development to high rate production
• Willingness to mentor junior engineers
• Experience with Q-Notes
• Desire and ability to own technical challenges through solution.
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: 9x80 every…
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