Mechanical Engineer

Job ID: 653099BR Date posted: Nov. 30, 2023 Program: FBM-Ops
Description:The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space.
At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our outstanding skills and experiences to create, craft and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture supports employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, encouragement and focus and if you have the passion, we want to build a better tomorrow with you!

If you are pursuing a career that has tremendous impact beyond any one individual and rather wish to be a part of a meaningful American Institution, then we invite you to learn more about the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program! For over 60 years FBM has delivered on the mission to protect the safety and security of our nation. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges working with diverse customers such as the United States Navy on a program that is vital to this country past, present and long into the future. We help keep this nation secure and our adversaries in check.

Come join our Support Systems Engineering team as an early career Mechanical Engineer located at the Navy's Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific in Silverdale, WA! Our department specializes in problem solving - from immediate production line stoppages to long term program project completion. Our team works with an array of FBM support equipment - electrical, mechanical and weight handling. We are the Lockheed Martin FBM Ground Support Equipment experts at SWFPAC!

This position provides real world experiences within the aerospace testing and manufacturing field. There is a variety of technical issues that drives analyzing engineering specifications to resolve problems with mechanical ground support equipment. Candidate should have an understanding and ability to apply basic engineering principles, theories and concepts.

You will work directly with, and around, FBM D5 missile hardware and support equipment in production processing buildings. The job involves both in office analytical analysis while also getting out into the field and working directly with hardware and the equipment operators and technicians.

In this role you will:
1) Understand and apply engineering principles, theories, and concepts to develop solutions to a variety of technical problems of varying complexity
2) Troubleshoot to isolate cause then provide correction to anomalous/malfunctioning support equipment
3) Become proficient and learn the design and operation of FBM support equipment - equipment that includes aspects of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic designs
4) Generate, analyze, revise, and publish technical procedures/documentation to FBM program requirements
5) Validate acceptance of new processes and upgrades/alterations to equipment

This role does not include a focus on design/development engineering related tasks however candidate must have ability to understand existing designs and recommend changes to our design engineering teams. There is some limited design work such as developing local production aides. The position also includes support and development of engineering studies that involve process/product root cause and corrective action, data/metrics analysis and targeted program system/process improvements. Candidates who possess abilities in both electrical and mechanical/aerospace engineering fields are a plus.

This role requires support to day and swing shift hours. Occasional overtime weekend support is also needed. Some travel is expected to other FBM sites. Candidate works in a team environment under the general direction of a group lead.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering degree program (for example: Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, etc.) from an accredited college/university.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret prior to starting employment and ability to maintain a final DoD Secret security clearance. U.S. Citizenship required. The successful candidate cannot have dual citizenship.
Desired Skills:
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or electrical systems
• 2D or 3D CAD experience/training
• Have recent/current security clearance
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment.
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 other Friday off
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, or Washington is $67,400 - $129,300. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full time employees: accrue 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO); receive 40 hours of Granted PTO annually for incidental absences; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of PTO per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO is prorated based on hours worked and start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help 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, develop, 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. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First