Design Engineer
Grand Prairie, Texas
Grand Prairie, Texas
Job Responsibilities
Description:Lockheed Martin's Missiles and Fire Control business is experiencing growth at our campus in Grand Prairie, TX. We are seeking a computational designer with CG, 3D design and mechanical analysis to join our inter-disciplinary team. This is an amazing opportunity for the right candidate to work and learn in a fast-paced, well-connected, highly creative environment with competitive compensation.
Designs major components, or major portions of a functional system, or technically advanced prototype, promotional or specific products. Develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Develops basic data and makes preliminary layouts, sketches, and notes necessary to present design proposal. Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replace ability, strength-weight efficiency, and contractual specification requirements and cost. Coordinates with other organizations affected by design development. Makes layouts of assemblies and details parts of devices, mechanisms, structures, and products. Checks completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning. Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions and/or improvements in design layout to responsible engineers or designers.
What You Will Be Doing
• Conduct research to enable and support projects through computational design technologies
• Implement novel computational design processes that generate differentiating concepts for future Lockheed Martin products
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers
• Communicate progress clearly to stakeholders
• Develop computational design processes, pipelines, and tools to explore mediation across Lockheed Martin systems
• Work closely with our group technical staff to achieve project goals and objectives
• Develop compelling visuals to communicate R&D concepts to customers or leaders
Why Join Us
This position is fully on-site. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
This position is located in Grand Prairie, Texas
Basic Qualifications:
• Expertise in Houdini is preferred but expertise in other procedural modeling software will be considered (Blender Geometry Nodes, CATIA Visual Scripting, Rhino Grasshopper)
• Minimum of two to three years of experience in a related field (design, engineering, 3D modeling)
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing processes and technologies
• Proficiency in Python programming is preferred but experience with other languages will be considered (C++, VEX, RSL)
• Extensive 3D modeling and/or CAD modeling work experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in engineering, industrial design, computer science, 3D animation, visual effects, or related degree/relevant experience
• This position requires the ability to obtain a secret clearance
Desired Skills:
• Knowledge in the latest trends in design and technology specifically additive manufacturing technologies, 3D printing, CNC Milling or other computer to machine methods.
• Research experience in computational geometry, computational fabrication, computational intelligence, computational dynamics or related fields
• Skilled in proactively handling and executing several high-priority projects simultaneously
• Highly Collaborative and open to constructive feedback
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Fluency and confidence in inspiring teammates and clients with data-driven rationale.
• Passion for tinkering, learning, and trying out new technologies and hardware.
• Appetite for experimentation. We are looking for people who are open to experimentation and who dare to take risks.
• Knowledge in 3D Animation, rendering, or scripting and understands artistic fundamentals of composition
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 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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Miscellaneous Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.