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Mechanical Engineer (Aeroshell/Structures) - Littleton CO

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Littleton, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Description:Do you want to be part of a culture that encourages employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? Are you looking for a growth opportunity where you can use your initiative to make a difference to a very important mission? Lockheed Martin Space is the prime contractor building NASA's Orion, the only spacecraft designed for long-duration, human-rated deep space exploration. Orion will transport astronauts to interplanetary destinations beyond low Earth orbit, such as the Moon and Mars, and return them safely back to Earth.

What does this role look like?

As a Mechanical Engineer on the Orion Program, you will be responsible for providing technical engineering support tasks for the Aeroshell and Structures team. Design tasks include sustainment of composite and metallic structural components and Thermal Protection System (TPS) hardware across the vehicle. As a design engineer, you must understand and execute design activities to meet technical, cost and schedule requirements. You will be expected to coordinate with other Aeroshell and Structures senior engineers and Engineering Management to perform responsibilities associated with the design sustainment, certification and delivery of Aeroshell, Structures, and TPS components of the spacecraft.

Auto req ID

470522BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Job_Category

Engineering

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or higher degree (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field preferred)
  • Understanding of Aeroshell, Structural, and/or Thermal Protection components design, manufacturing, and materials
  • US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Desired Skills

  • Knowledge of composite structure design and fabrication
  • Knowledge of metallic structure design and fabrication
  • Knowledge of thermal protection materials design, fabrication, and testing
  • Experience interpreting and implementing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Experience creating 3d models and drawings. CREO parametric preferred. Experience with Fibersim (CREO extension).
  • Experience with Windchill or other Product Data Management (PDM) systems
  • Experience interpreting and implementing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating with other engineering and production peers
  • Knowledge of design verification and certification process
  • Experience with design for manufacture or producibility, traditional fabrication equipment (mills, lathes, sheet metal, welding, composite layup, etc.), and 3D printing
  • Experience working with suppliers

Clearance Level:None

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, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $70,100 - $123,625. 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.

City*

Littleton

State*

Colorado

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Lockheed Martin

Salary : $70,100 - $123,625

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