Job ID: 690744BR Date posted: Apr. 08, 2025
Description:

You will be the Mechanical Design Engineering Technology Manager (ETM) for the Launcher Fire Control System development team, leading a small team of direct reports and serving as the IPT lead for HIMARS and M270 programs. Our team is responsible for delivering high-quality engineering solutions for CFCS, CFCS Block III, and Anti-Jam development programs.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Mechanical Design Engineering Technology Manager, you will be responsible for providing technical oversight of the design team, creating new and updated designs, and collaborating with program IPT leads and chief engineers to resolve hardware issues. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, procurement, and program management, to drive technical excellence and program execution.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Providing technical oversight of the design team and SMEs
• Creating new and updated designs, including 3D models, drawings, and technical data packages
• Collaborating with program IPT leads and chief engineers to resolve hardware issues
• Coordinating employee recruitment, selection, and training, as well as performance assessments and salary planning
• Providing technical coaching and mentoring to team members
• Advocating for employees in opportunity discussions and promoting engineering competency development


Why Join Us
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.

We're looking for a highly skilled and collaborative Mechanical Design Engineering Technology Manager to join our team. If you're a strong technical leader with experience in launcher development, design engineering, and team management, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile programs, develop and grow a talented team, and drive technical excellence and innovation. As a seasoned engineering professional, you will be a key player in shaping the future of our launcher systems and contributing to the success of our organization. Your excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment will be highly valued, and you will have the chance to make a lasting impact on our team and our customers.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

This position is in Grand Prairie, TX.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
-Demonstrated mechanical engineering experience, including Creo/Windchill 3D CAD, component/assembly and overall system integration design,
GD&T fluency, tolerance analysis, and Material Review Board defect disposition and the ability to perform failure analysis.
- Small team management experience including task planning, generating Basis-Of Estimates (BOEs) and providing proposal support, demonstrated ability to plan, propose, and manage functional budgets and schedules, employee development and mentoring.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, including diplomatic issue resolution.
Desired Skills:
Desired Skills / Experience: Demonstrated knowledge on model based transformation initiatives and ability to identify opportunities for their incorporation onto the various development programs,
SAP familiarity to allow interaction with production, quality, procurement, perform MRBE duties, and subcontract technical management.
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: 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: 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: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First