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What We're Doing
As a part of the Lockheed Martin community, we take on challenges and find solutions using creativity and collaboration. If you’re looking to be a part of a passionate team solving these complex problems, then Rotary and Mission Systems is the place for you. 

The Work 
Lockheed Martin located in Syracuse, NY, is in search of a motivated mechanical engineer to support hardware production and development to meet the needs of our Radar product lines for DOD and international customers.

The candidate is expected to apply best industry practices to solve various design, analysis, test, and manufacturing challenges. The activity will include but not be limited to technical production support, new design, research, analysis, hands-on build, test, and troubleshooting of equipment. The position will require the individual to contribute to the overall Engineering and Technology (E&T) organization efforts in capacities including peer reviews, design reviews, DFX meetings, and group discussions evaluating technical aspects of various product designs. The Engineer will be expected to contribute to design efforts for system sub-assemblies or potentially for small self-contained systems. The individual will be expected to interface with customers within the E&T organization as well as across the company. The candidate will need to work independently to complete designs with some oversight from senior mechanical or systems engineering staff. Prior experience within the defense industry is a plus.

Responsibilities include:

• Design and analyze components and electro-mechanical assemblies using machined parts, sheet metal, plastics, elastomers, composites, weldments, CCA materials, cable harnesses, etc.

• Create and maintain mechanical solid models and sketches using Creo.

• Manage bills of material (BOM) within LM’s Enterprise Product Data Management (EPDM) system.

• Responsible for performing design verification efforts.

• Responsible for troubleshooting hardware and documenting findings through internal and customer processes.

• Updates program management on project progress and roadblocks.

• Contribute to cost/benefit trade-off analysis and feasibility studies.

• Develop and implement new fixtures and equipment.

• Demonstrate manufacturing feasibility and technical justification for selected design approaches.

• Support product lifecycle management ushering a product from concept through production implementation.

• Review hardware parts for obsolescence and identify suitable replacements.

• Mechanical related failure analysis of hardware.

Skills that will be used in this position include the design of electronics packaging, structural designs and environmental survivability of structures and electronic modules intended for harsh environments.

Who We Are
Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Syracuse, NY is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. 

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's level degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field with 2 years of related experience

• 3D CAD software experience

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Desired Skills

• Masters level degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong problem solving skills