Standard Job Description

The future of aerospace is built by engineers who can bridge the gap between mechanical design and advanced electronics. At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we’re looking for a Staff Mechanical Engineer to help design and integrate mission-critical electronic hardware for advanced aircraft systems. In this role, you’ll work on ruggedized avionics, embedded hardware, and electro-mechanical systems that support some of the most sophisticated aerospace technology in the world. If you enjoy solving complex hardware challenges, collaborating across engineering disciplines, and seeing your designs support real-world missions, this opportunity was built for you.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Mechanical Engineer - Level 4 you will be responsible for delivering robust mechanical solutions that enable the EHD team’s mission‑critical hardware to perform flawlessly in aerospace environments.

Your responsibilities will include:

Design and analyze mechanical components for flight‑critical electronic hardware.Collaborate with electrical engineers to integrate mechanical and electronic subsystems.Conduct tolerance analysis, stress testing, and validation of hardware assemblies.Generate detailed CAD models and engineering drawings that meet aerospace standards.Support prototype build, test, and troubleshooting activities.

What’s In It For You

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.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative, detail‑oriented engineer with proven experience in mechanical design for aerospace or defense hardware. You thrive in fast‑paced, safety‑critical environments, bring strong problem‑solving skills, and are eager to contribute to cutting‑edge technology that keeps people safe in the skies.

Further Information About This Opportunity

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 an Secret clearance.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX  Discover Fort Worth.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree, with a minimum of three years of professional experience (or equivalent experience)
• Experience Designing Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) design and evaluation

Desired Skills

• Aerospace Electronic Product Development Experience
• Experience in Cadence schematic capture, PCB layout Cadence Allegro
• Experience maintaining electronic hardware library (Cadence)
• Experience designing mechanical aspects of aerospace electronic components (CATIA Preferred)
• Experience estimating
• Familiarity with LM Aero processes, procedures, and tools
• Functions well in a creative, high-tempo, collaborative, cross-functional, dynamic and multi-disciplinary environment

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

At  Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.