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Structures Mechanical Engineer

Job in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California, 94087, USA
Listing for: Lockheed Martin
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelors or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related technical/engineering discipline from an accredited college/university.
  • Experience designing mechanical hardware. Knowledge of CAD modeling, drafting and release, and ASME Y14.5-1994 including GD&T and tolerance analyses.
  • Familiarity of hardware manufacturing processes (machining, heat treatment, surface treatment, assembly, etc).
  • Knowledge of production support, integration, and/or qualification of hardware components.
  • Exposure to or participation with failure investigations, root cause analysis, and/or corrective action disposition.
  • Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance.
Job Code/Title

E1412:

Mechanical Engineer

Job 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.

What does this role look like?

The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program is one of Lockheed Martin’s outstanding programs that prioritizes partnership, integrity, and reliability. The Structures, Propulsion, and Ordnance Engineering team is an organization within the THAAD program responsible for the design and engineering support for the interceptor mechanical hardware.

As a Mechanical Engineer you will support the engineering efforts for the primary and secondary missile structures and will collaborate across organizations to help meet safety, schedule, and cost.

Scope of responsibility will include:

  • Technical support for the Structures System, where you will partner with experienced engineers to work first order stress analysis, root cause analysis, engage in vendor support/relationship building, production delivery, and sustainment support.
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain individuals to foster open communication between customers and the team. This role will provide developmental growth and mentorship opportunities to help you advance in your career.
  • Use collaboration skills that can accommodate our various partners across differing geographic locations.
Desired skills
  • Missile and/or aerospace related education or experience.
  • Familiarity with composite design and/or manufacture experience.
  • Working knowledge of Matlab, Creo, and/or EPDM.
  • Model Based Engineering knowledge (using CAD model as record of authority).
  • Experience with THAAD processes and products.
  • Risk and opportunity experience with an understanding of continuous improvement concepts.
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

Ability to Telecommute

No telecommuting

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…

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