You will be the Mechanical Design Engineer for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) team. Our team delivers high quality missile and launch pod designs, drives them into production, and supports the supply chain to meet demanding customer requirements.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Mechanical Design Engineer you will own production support activities, transition new designs to low rate initial production (LRIP), and lead MRBE (Manufacturing Review Board of Engineering) tasks for the ER GMLRS missile and launch pod. You’ll work side by side with the Camden manufacturing crew, suppliers, and cross functional experts to troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analyses, and release updated drawings.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Provide day to day production support and resolve manufacturing issues for ER GMLRS hardware.
• Lead MRBE reviews, generate technical data packages, and obtain or maintain MRBE authority.
• Perform root cause investigations and drive corrective action implementation.
• Create, revise, and release engineering drawings and 3 D models in accordance with program standards.
• Collaborate with Stress Analysis, Materials & Processes, Test, Production, and senior Mechanical Engineers to ensure design integrity.
• Support technical suppliers, conduct supplier visits, and validate supplied parts.
• Travel to MFC facilities in Camden, AR, and multiple supplier sites across the U.S. (~25% of the time).
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Join Us
You’re a hands on, collaborative engineer who thrives in a fast paced, mission critical environment. You enjoy turning concepts into flight ready hardware while partnering with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex problems. This role offers the chance to work on a high visibility missile program, gain MRBE authority, and influence the transition from design to production. Based in Grand Prairie, TX, you’ll benefit from a flexible tele commuting arrangement (up to 50% remote) and regular travel that broadens your industry network. If you’re eager to make a tangible impact on next generation defense systems and grow alongside seasoned senior engineers, we want you on our team. Apply today and help launch the future of precision strike capability.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Grand Prairie, TX.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience with Design Validation &/or Qualification Testing
• Past strong technical performance as an individual contributor
• Strong performance in a small team environment
• Experience with production change processes (NOCs, NORs, ECPs, CRs, CNs, etc.)
• Experience evaluating SDRLs (Supplier Document Requirements List)
• Demonstrated success assisting/managing component supplier development and processing
• Experience working in a Production environment
• Demonstrated success assisting component supplier(s)
• Geometric Dimension and Tolerance understanding
Missile, rocket, or launch pod program experience
• Creo CAD software
• Windchill PDM software
Desired Skills:
• Previous experience in a Material Review Board (MRB) role, particularly in a production setting.
• Familiarity with the transition from development to production, including the resolution of design issues and optimization for mass production.
• Experience in mechanical design (preferably production phase) in aerospace or a similar industry.
• Prior experience with Lockheed Martin programs or similar defense contractors is a plus.
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First