Mechanical Design Engrg Asc Mgr
Lockheed Martin· Defense· Oct 5, 2026 · 23d ago
Grand Prairie, TX
In office
Full-time
Senior
$137K–$186K est.
5+ years exp
Job description
Standard Job Description
You will be the Engineering & Technology Manager (ETM) for an Integrated Air and Missile Defense development program. Our team drives the development and production of missile systems and equipment, guaranteeing the highest performance and reliability for Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control.
What You Will Be Doing
As the ETM Lead, you will own the cost, schedule, and technical planning for Future Interceptor development while managing risk, opportunities, and all customer/supplier interfaces. You’ll set technical direction, enforce best in class processes, and champion the professional growth of a cross disciplinary engineering team, keeping the program ahead of expectations in a fast paced, collaborative environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Direct cost, schedule, and technical planning for Future Interceptor development efforts
• Partner with Production Operations and Development Engineering IPTs to smoothly transition products into production.
• Lead development activities and reviews, including design assurance and system-level customer reviews.
• Lead investigation teams, diagnose technical anomalies, and deliver clear, actionable reports.
• Develop accurate Basis of Estimates (BOEs) to support new business proposals.
• Expand the team’s technical capability through gap assessments, training plans, and knowledge transfer initiatives.
• Manage employee development, performance reviews, and salary planning to build a high performing, motivated workforce.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
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.
You are a seasoned mechanical engineer who thrives on leading diverse technical teams in challenging, mission critical programs. You value collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement, and you excel at turning complex technical problems into practical solutions. In this role you will shape the future of integrated air and missile defense hardware, influence strategic decisions, and grow with a world class organization that invests in your development. If you’re ready to lead a dynamic IPT, drive cutting edge technology into production, and make a measurable impact on national security, apply today and help keep Lockheed Martin at the forefront of missile and fire control innovation.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Grand Prairie, TX.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering is required with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in mechanical design for both development and production phases in aerospace or a similar industry is required.
• Project technical lead experience is required.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and teamwork with internal teams and external customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including diplomatic issue resolution, is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required.
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (PTC CREO or Solidworks preferred)
• US citizenship required.
Desired Skills
• Experience resolving schedule conflicts and complex technical challenges requiring integration with cross-functional teams.
• Control Account Manager (CAM) experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt training.
• Experience with 3D Technical Data Packages in accordance with MIL-STD-31000 or ASME Y14.41.
• Experience with creating engineering drawings and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)..
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Previous Material Review Board (MRB) and Failure Review Board (FRB) experience in a production setting.
• Participation with Configuration Control Board (CCB) in a production setting.
• Familiarity with the transition from development to production, including the resolution of design issues and optimization for mass production.
• Experience creating cost and schedule projections or Basis of Estimates (BOE).
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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