Mechanical Design Engineer Asc

About the Role

Lockheed Martin's MFC Business Area is seeking a Mechanical Engineer college new hire to support our Grand Prairie, TX site. This position is located in Grand Prairie, Texas. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist production and development teams.
• Resolve technical challenges.
• Incorporate engineering changes.
• Update drawings / assembly parts lists.
• Develop new designs and tools.
• Develop and generate CREO layouts and detailed drawings for ICDs, components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and integration test articles.
• Build BOMs, create parts, assemblies, and design documentation within Windchill PLM.
• Interact with the IPT team, suppliers, GSC, electronic packaging, optics, and structural/thermal/material analysts to ensure design excellence.
• Contribute to drawing releases, respond to CRs, generate CNs, and support change boards and design reviews.
• Perform design trade studies to evaluate cost, weight, performance, and structural/thermal benefits.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
• Proficiency in CAD design tools, such as PTC Creo, 3DX/CATIA, Solidworks, Siemens NX.
• Demonstrated successful group collaboration and/ or individual project work, ideally in mechanics or design areas.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex mechanical issues, work with system integration issues, design challenges, etc. demonstrated through hands-on experience.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree.

Desired Skills

• Hands-on experience with machining, rapid prototyping, or lab equipment (CNC, 3-D printers, test rigs).
• Experienced with GD&T, sketching, technical drawing standards, or similar hands-on hardware support.
• Experience with CREO and Windchill.
• Participation in engineering clubs, competitions (e.g. SAE, ASME competitions).
• Basic understanding of industry standards (ISO, ASME, ASTM).
• Experience with MATLAB.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.