Mechanical Design Engineer Staff - Skunkworks

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Palmdale
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

You will be the Mechanical Design Engineer Staff - Skunkworks for the Skunkworks team which is responsible for delivering cutting?edge mechanical solutions for advanced aerospace systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Mechanical Design Engineer Staff - Skunkworks you will be responsible for turning complex concepts into flight?qualified hardware that enables next?generation missions. Your responsibilities will include: Designing electromagnetic and RF components, including antennas and radomes, to meet stringent performance criteria. Developing support structures and composite/metallic components for high?stress, flight?qualified hardware. Creating full?scale RCS/RF test fixtures and ensuring they are calibrated for accurate data collection. Integrating mechanical designs with classified projects and providing technical support throughout the development lifecycle. Collaborating with cross?functional teams to validate designs against system requirements and launch schedules. 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 a proven track record in mechanical design for aerospace applications. You thrive in fast?paced, highly technical environments and are driven by the challenge of delivering high?precision hardware that meets rigorous security and performance standards. Your expertise in RF/mechanical integration and your passion for solving complex problems make this role a standout opportunity. 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 possess an active Secret clearance to start. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or related STEM degree - Working knowledge of CATIA V5, 3DExperience, NX, or similar CAD experience. - Experience with detail part / assembly design. - Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) - The candidate is not expected to be an expert, but should have knowledge in the fields of technical design and fabrication of metallic/composites materials. - Experience with design/integration of air vehicle platform(s) or aerospace components Desired skills - Experience with mechanical design of Electromagnetic/RF components, electrical packaging, power system layout, and circuit board design. - General knowledge in fundamental EM theories - Experience in design for additive manufacturing - Experience managing various programmatics of projects (schedule, costs, procurement activity) 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. * 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. 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. 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 additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $123,500 - $217,695. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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 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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $142,000 - $246,100. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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