Mechanical Design Lead Sr Staff

Job ID: 710727BR

Date posted: Nov. 17, 2025

Description:Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.

We are experiencing growth and we are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Lead in Orlando, FL.

You will be the Mechanical Engineering Lead - Sniper Programs for the Advanced Weapons Systems Team. Our team drives the design, development, and production of next generation sniper platforms, integrating electro mechanical packaging, materials, thermal, stress, and optics expertise to deliver mission critical solutions.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Mechanical Engineering Lead you will own the end to end mechanical design effort, steering a multidisciplinary team while collaborating closely with engineering counterparts, program leadership, quality, global supply chain, production operations, and LM Aero's F 16 pylon sourcing group. You'll mentor early career designers, champion casting and machining excellence, and steer both production and non recurring engineering (NRE) activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and inspire the mechanical design team, defining scope and priorities across electro mechanical, material, thermal, stress, and optics domains.
• Coordinate with program managers, quality engineers, supply chain partners, and production ops to ensure seamless transition from concept to low rate production.
• Serve as the primary liaison with LM Aero for F 16 pylon sourcing and other external suppliers.
• Mentor and develop junior mechanical engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth focused culture.
• Apply deep casting and precision machining knowledge to support supplier qualification and manufacturing readiness.
• Drive hardware non conformance disposition, leading Configuration Change Boards, Failure Review Boards, and Material Review Boards.
• Oversee NRE projects, ensuring design integrity, schedule adherence, and cost effectiveness.
• Conduct site visits to supplier and customer facilities as needed to validate performance and resolve issues.

Why Join Us

We're looking for a collaborative, technically rigorous leader who thrives in a fast paced, high impact environment. You'll work at the forefront of sniper system innovation, influencing design decisions that directly affect mission success. Our culture rewards proactive problem solving, continuous learning, and mentorship-giving you the platform to next generation of engineers while advancing cutting edge hardware. If you're passionate about mechanical excellence, enjoy steering cross functional teams, and want to make a tangible difference in national defense, this is the role for you. Apply now to lead a critical capability and accelerate your career with Lockheed Martin.

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 Orlando, FL.

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:

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering (or related) degree
• 10+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experiences
• Leadership experience as an IPT lead or leader of project or multidisciplinary teams
• Active Secret Clearance or Ability to Obtain
• Experience working with fabrication shops and build, integration and test of mechanical hardware
• Fluent / experienced in Creo Parametric and PTC Windchill
• Experienced dispositioning non-conforming hardware (Quality defects, workmanship, etc)

Desired Skills:

• Structural design experience, including castings or complex machined parts
• Opto-Mechanical design experience desired
• Experience with control account management (CAM)
• Proposal experience (Preparing or leading preparation of basis of estimates)

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 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.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Mechanical Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First