20 mechanical engineer senior jobs found

Description: This exciting position is with our historic Skunk Works program. Skunk Works is an integral part of Lockheed's Aeronautics business area responsible for advanced systems development including conceptual design and rapid prototyping of clean sheet solutions and improvements and derivatives to existing systems. The ideal skunk is an agile, multi-faceted teammate who loves to solve our customer's most difficult challenges. Some of our unclassified projects include the U-2, SR-71 Blackbird, F-22 Raptor, F-117 Nighthawk, and the F-35 Lightening II. Selected applicant will join a unique “Skunkworks” Advanced Development Program (ADP) team. Learn more about some of the incredible things we do here: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/business-areas/aeronautics/skunkworks.html If you are a mechanical field engineer and interested with exciting and challenging work on cutting-edge systems, please read on. The selected candidate will support a program in the...

Description: You will be the Infrared Camera Systems Engineer for the Infrared Sensor Development team at Lockheed Martin. Our team designs, builds and sustains advanced IR sensor hardware that powers next generation defense platforms, delivering high performance imaging solutions to both internal programs and external customers. What You Will Be Doing As the Infrared Camera Systems Engineer you will act as the technical lead and primary customer liaison for IR camera projects. You will shape future product concepts, support the production of existing systems, and guide multidisciplinary engineers through analysis, modeling, debugging and schedule management. Your responsibilities will include • Lead technical teams (mechanical, electrical, optical) through concept development, trade studies and detailed design of IR camera subsystems. • Perform EO/IR performance analysis and modeling of focal plane arrays, optics, thermal behavior and signal to noise ratios. • Create and...

Description: You will be the Electro Optical Systems Engineer for the Electro Optical (EO/IR) development team at Lockheed Martin. Our team creates state of the art infrared (IR) sensors and camera subsystems that power next generation defense platforms, while delivering world class technical support to our customers. What You Will Be Doing As the Electro Optical Systems Engineer you will act as the technical lead and primary customer interface for IR sensor programs. You will shape future product concepts, drive performance modeling of focal plane and camera optics, and ensure that designs meet all functional and budgetary requirements. You will also supervise multidisciplinary engineers, manage schedule and earned value tracking, and provide hands on system debugging when issues arise. Your responsibilities will include • Lead technical teams (mechanical, electrical, optical) through concept definition, trade studies and detailed design of EO/IR sensors. • Develop and...

Description: Lockheed Martin’s Santa Barbara Focalplane Infrared Sensors Business is seeking an experienced semiconductor process engineer to join our team on-site in Goleta, CA. What You Will Be Doing As a Staff Semiconductor Process Engineer, you will be responsible for sustaining/supporting III-V and Si semiconductor wafer process areas, which may include photolithography, in-line metrology, wet/dry etching, thin film deposition, and substrate thinning. Assignments include the definition of processing and handling equipment requirements and specifications, review of processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture, fabrication, and evaluation of semiconductor devices. You will work with development and process integration engineers to adapt new processes and techniques into the manufacturing line as required. This may include defining requirements for new capabilities and organizing, leading, and executing semiconductor processing equipment capital procurement...

Description: You will be a Focal Plane Array Process Staff Engineer with our Infrared Sensors Business on site in Goleta, CA. Our team is responsible for developing and manufacturing advanced Focal Plane Arrays (FPAs), and we are looking for a talented engineer to join our team. What You Will Be Doing As a Staff FPA Process Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical and production leadership in the fabrication and execution of advanced Focal Plane Array (FPA) including wicking, plasma system, substrate thinning, dicing, Anti-Reflection (AR) coating, CMP, Reflow and flip-chip bonding for hybridization, a key step in the manufacturing process imaging devices. You will play a critical role in developing and optimizing the processes, procedures, tooling, and equipment to maximize yield, efficiency, and throughput and methodologies used to precisely align and bond detector arrays and readout integrated circuits (ROICs), creating high-performance FPAs. You'll work in a...

Description: You will be a Focal Plane Array Process Engineer with our Infrared Sensors Business on site in Goleta, CA. Our team is responsible for developing and manufacturing advanced Focal Plane Arrays (FPAs), and we are looking for a talented engineer to join our team. What You Will Be Doing As a Staff FPA Process Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical and production leadership in the fabrication and execution of advanced Focal Plane Array (FPA) including wicking, plasma system, substrate thinning, dicing, Anti-Reflection (AR) coating, and flip-chip bonding for hybridization, a key step in the manufacturing process imaging devices. You will play a critical role in developing and optimizing the processes, procedures, tooling, and equipment to maximize yield, efficiency, and throughput and methodologies used to precisely align and bond detector arrays and readout integrated circuits (ROICs), creating high-performance FPAs. You'll work in a fast-paced,...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Senior Staff - Level 5 for the Skunk Works Systems Engineering team which is responsible for advancing cutting‑edge mission systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Senior Staff - Level 5 you will be responsible for leading the development of a new Skunk Works product within a program portfolio, driving technical solutions in a fast‑paced environment. You will partner with program management, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams to ensure technical integrity and successful delivery. Your responsibilities will include: - Guiding engineering personnel in requirements development, decomposition, tracking, and verification. - Chairing Functional Configuration Audits and leading risk assessments and mitigation efforts. - Developing supplier specifications, technical plans, and verifying requirements. - Providing systems and subsystem integration/test support and collaborating with program management. - Applying Earned...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 for the historic Skunk Works. We are looking for world-class talent for this position to join the 75+ year tradition of creating advanced aircraft. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 you will be responsible for delivering end‑to‑end systems‑engineering support for advanced aircraft programs. Your responsibilities will include: - Generating, decomposing, tracking, and verifying requirements; performing risk assessments and trade studies. - Developing supplier specifications and supporting technical planning, integration, and test activities. - Managing multiple, varied assignments simultaneously in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. - Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, communicating solutions to senior leaders, and proactively elevating issues. - Leading creative problem‑solving as an emerging specialist in systems engineering. What’s In It For You We are committed to...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 for the historic Skunk Works. We are looking for world-class talent for this position to join the 75+ year tradition of creating advanced aircraft. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 you will be responsible for delivering advanced systems engineering support, driving innovation for cutting‑edge aircraft programs. Your responsibilities will include: - Generating, decomposing, tracking, and verifying requirements; performing risk assessments and trade studies. - Developing supplier specifications and supporting technical planning, integration, and test activities. - Managing multiple, varied assignments simultaneously in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. - Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, communicating solutions to senior leaders, and proactively elevating issues. - Leading creative problem‑solving as an emerging specialist in systems engineering. What’s In It For You...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Senior Staff - Level 5 for the Skunk Works Systems Engineering team which is responsible for advancing cutting‑edge mission systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Senior Staff - Level 5 you will be responsible for leading the development of a new Skunk Works product within a program portfolio, driving technical solutions in a fast‑paced environment. Your responsibilities will include: - Guiding engineering personnel in requirements development, decomposition, tracking, and verification. - Chairing Functional Configuration Audits and leading risk assessments and mitigation efforts. - Developing supplier specifications, technical plans, and verifying requirements. - Providing systems and subsystem integration/test support and collaborating with program management. - Applying Earned Value Measurement Systems (EVMS) and driving technical leadership across product phases. - Authoring and managing Statements of Work...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer (Radar/EW) – Level 3 for the Radar/EW Systems Engineering team which is responsible for delivering advanced RF engineering solutions across the full aircraft lifecycle. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer (Radar/EW) – Level 3 you will be responsible for applying RF engineering expertise to design, develop, integrate, produce, and sustain cutting‑edge radar and electronic‑warfare systems. Your responsibilities will include: Performing RF analysis, modeling, and testing to support system design and performance verification. Integrating radar/EW subsystems into aircraft platforms using Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices. Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to transition designs from development through production and sustainment. Applying digital engineering tools to create and maintain accurate system models and documentation. Ensuring compliance with security and...

Description: Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space. Defending against modern day missile threats requires constant collaboration and innovation. That’s why we’re able to integrate...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer (Radar/EW) - Level 4 for the Skunk Works which is responsible for advancing radar and electronic‑warfare capabilities on Lockheed Martin’s most advanced aeronautics programs. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer (Radar/EW) - Level 4 you will be responsible for delivering high‑performance RF solutions that enable mission‑critical radar and EW systems across the product lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include: Perform RF engineering analyses and modeling for radar and electronic‑warfare subsystems. Contribute to system design, development, integration, test, and production activities. Apply Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices to create and maintain digital system models. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to validate requirements and ensure seamless integration. Support sustainment and troubleshoot performance issues throughout the hardware lifecycle. What’s In...

Description: You will be the Opto-Mechanical Engineering Manager for the Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) organization. Our team develops cutting edge infrared (IR) sensors for missile and aerospace applications, delivering high performance mechanical designs that enable precision, durability and survivability. What You Will Be Doing As the Opto-Mechanical Engineering Manager you will provide functional, group and technology leadership for a multidisciplinary mechanical engineering team. You will oversee recruitment, career development, performance and salary planning, while acting as a mentor and coach to foster continuous skill growth and a customer focused delivery mindset. You will expand the team’s technical capability, manage mechanical design and analysis resources, and drive technical excellence, affordability and program execution across the focal plane sensor portfolio. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing functional and group management...

Description: You will be the Semiconductor Hermetic Packaging Process Engineer for the Semiconductor Packaging Team. Our team is responsible for advancing hermetic packaging solutions for infrared sensor modules. What You Will Be Doing As the Semiconductor Hermetic Packaging Process Engineer you will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and sustaining dewar process modules that enable high‑yield production of IR sensors. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Define, develop, and transfer hermetic‑packaging processes for IR sensor modules. Own equipment lifecycle, including capital identification, qualification, validation, and preventive maintenance. Write and maintain process work instructions, operational instructions, and inspection plans. Conduct statistical process control, capability assessments, and continuous monitoring. Lead risk assessments, PFMEA, and corrective‑action investigations to ensure reliability....

Description: Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space. Defending against modern day missile threats requires constant collaboration and innovation. That’s why we’re able to integrate...

Description: As a Mechanical Engineering – Associate Manager, you can expect to manage definition, interpretation, and implementation of design requirements, task delegation, coordination and execution of hardware designs, development and integration of hardware custom and procured mechanical structural assemblies in accordance with engineering process specifications. Responsibilities may include the following: • Directly manage and lead a small team of engineers • Work collaboratively with stakeholders and functional senior leadership teams to manage staffing requirements, plan job assignments/rotations to sustain engineering capabilities and critical skills, and drive performance management, career development, and personnel related activities. • Ensure standard technical processes, tools, and training are available and properly implemented. • Manage all aspects of mechanical designs. Experience with machined parts, structures, gears, and motors is preferred. • Represent...

Description: You will be the Sr Process Technician located at Santa Barbara Focalplane in Goleta, California. The Santa Barbara team oversees Detector/Semiconductor Fabrication, Focal Plane Array, Microelectronics, and/or Electronics. What You Will Be Doing As a Sr Process Technician, you will be working with Integrated Detector Dewar Cooler Assembly (IDDCA) manufacturing and test. This will include precision Mechanical Manufacturing and Assembly in Clean Room Environment (Class 100, 1000, 10000). You will need to utilize Sensitive Welding Equipment, Semi Automated Ovens, Cleaning, High Precision Metrology and Inspections Systems, and Vacuum Equipment. As a Senior Process Technician, you should be able to perform all aspects of the following semiconductor device processes: Photoresist application, delineation and removal; preparation and use of wet chemical processes needed to etch and prepare semiconductor surfaces and etch patterns in semiconductor,...

Description: You will be the Opto-Mechanical Engineer– Santa Barbara Focal Plane Infrared Sensors for Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control. Our team creates and implements cutting edge IR sensor technologies, advancing high performance cryogenic focal plane assemblies while sustaining existing production lines. What You Will Be Doing As the Opto-Mechanical Engineer, you will own the end to end mechanical development of infrared sensor hardware. You’ll partner with electrical, systems, test and manufacturing engineers, as well as suppliers, to move designs from concept through pilot builds and into full rate production. Your responsibilities will include • Developing mechanical concepts, solid modeling assemblies, and creating detailed 3 D CAD models. • Performing tolerance stack up, thermal, and structural analyses to verify performance under cryogenic and space flight conditions. • Preparing manufacturing ready drawings, bill of materials (BOMs), and technical data...

Description: You will be the Electrical Engineer for the Santa Barbara Focal plane Infrared Sensors team at Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control. Our team designs, develops, integrates and verifies infrared (IR) electronics that power missile control and aerospace test flight equipment for U.S. and allied customers. What You Will Be Doing As the Electrical Engineer you will apply proven analog and mixed signal principles to create flight qualified IR electronics while supporting system level integration and test. You will partner with optics, systems, test and mechanical engineers to deliver reliable hardware that meets stringent program requirements and quality standards. Your responsibilities will include: • Designing and analyzing analog and mixed signal circuits that support IR sensors and related hardware. • Developing flight qualified and test electronics, including sensor interfaces, signal conditioning, timing/control logic, data acquisition and power delivery...