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Missile Configurator - Structures Mechanical Engineer

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Englewood, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026
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.

Description: The coolest jobs on this planet... or any other... are with Lockheed Martin Space.

As we enter a new era of Strategic Weapon Systems, 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 single day we use our unique skills, talents and experiences to design and build solutions to some of the world's hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus-if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy's mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.

We want you to support the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) D5LE2 Program in the Propulsion, Structures, Ordnance, and Controls (PSOC) team by joining the Structures Mechanical Engineering group as the D5LE2 Missile Configurator. The Missile Configurator manages and creates high level, complex CAD ASM models and solves problems associated with subsystem integration for the Trident II ballistic missile (commonly known as the D5LE and D5LE2 missile), lays out conceptual MCAD designs for program proposals, manages MCAD design maturity from concept to PDR through CDR, and prevents subsystem design interferences for every subsystem on D5LE2 FBM development program.

As a Missile Configurator - Structures Mechanical Engineer on the FBM Life Extension 2 (LE2) program, you will:

Establish large assembly integration plan and lead teams to execution of plan

Own and drive assembly integration setups and process

Work with AI&T and layout design of MCAD CREO ASM models with input from relevant designers and subsystems

Collaborate with MCAD Lead to ensure processes are set

Work associated integration of large subsystems such as installation of avionics, cabling, and PSOC commodities

Responsible for subsystem design integration and creating assembly level models/drawings that integrates each subsystem into full missile level

Work with MCAD Lead to ensure all submitted CREO drawings, models, and assemblies follow command media and set processes while integrating CAD ASM models.

Provide guidance on configuration best practices, requirements, and mentor Integrated Product Teams to ensure proper delivery of CAD models to allow for seamless configuration at the missile level

Execute to required schedule and perform/report earned value to ensure successful completion of all major design reviews

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering

Advanced CREO proficiency

Design experience utilizing Model Based Engineering tools

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance

Desired Skills

Missile/Space Weapons Systems Experience

Proven self-starter with demonstrated capability to proactively work through difficult technical, project and resource challenges

12 years of experience in large program Configuration, assembly, and design integrations

Advanced knowledge of MCAD Lead and configurator roles

Demonstrated performance of bringing program through development reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)

Strong full spectrum leadership with demonstrated experience in leading teams and working cross Integrated Product Teams by building effective relationships

Experience with integrating large assembly models, deconflicting interferences across components, and successfully releasing usable assembly level models to the program

EEO

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.

    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.

    National Pay Statement

    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 $122,900 - $216,660. 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.

    Premium Pay Statement

    Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $141,300 - $244,835. 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.

    Salary : $122,900 - $216,660

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