Mechanical Engineer Stress Lead

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Mechanical Engineer Stress Lead

Full Time

Huntsville AL 35899 USA

Posted 02/06/2026

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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. Were creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. Were erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. Were advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And were reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Come work with multidisciplinary engineers focused on delivering world class Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE). You will be responsible for the designs solutions that support the Organization. As an Engineer, you will work with a diverse work force responsible for the development, design, fabrication, test, and delivery of MGSE. Job responsibilities include:

- Independently develop mechanical design solutions of varying complexity using solid models, detailed drawings, and release of engineering work products.
- Review requirements from various sources (stress, dynamics, systems, thermal, manufacturing, etc.) to ensure that applicable requirements are flowed into the detailed design of assigned products.
- Collaborate with peers, configuration management, and manufacturing to ensure program requirements and schedules are met.
- Contribute to the completion of Program achievements by the release of accurate, error-free, affordable and producible engineering designs.

The ideal candidate will have good communications skills (both oral and written) and a background in Mechanical Engineering processes. A willingness to travel is required.
Basic Qualifications:
Qualified candidate will have or be able to:

- Bachelors or higher degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education

- Demonstrated understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals including structures, mechanisms, materials and analysis.

- Stress analysis experience that includes the use of interpretation of engineering CAD models.

- Experience with engineering FEM tools (NASTRAN, FEMAP, etc.) and model based product definition.

- Candidate must have the ability to work in an environment with evolving requirements and dynamic schedules.

- Candidate must have good oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
Desired Skills:
Desirable candidate will have or be able to:

- Non-linear, fracture, fatigue, and buckling analysis experience.

- Mechanisms, ground support, hoisting, and test support equipment analysis experience

- Manufacturing and ATLO experience.

- Working knowledge of industry standards and federal regulations including ANSI, OSHA, and AWS standards applicable to mechanical and structural systems.

- Working knowledge of EPDM.

- Knowledge of LM Space command media.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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, youre 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: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Task Order/IDIQ
Shift: First

Job Requirementsback to top

Qualified candidate will have or be able to:

- Bachelors or higher degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education

- Demonstrated understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals including structures, mechanisms, materials and analysis.

- Stress analysis experience that includes the use of interpretation of engineering CAD models.

- Experience with engineering FEM tools (NASTRAN, FEMAP, etc.) and model based product definition.

- Candidate must have the ability to work in an environment with evolving requirements and dynamic schedules.

- Candidate must have good oral, written, and presentation communication skills.

Job Detailsback to top

Location Huntsville, AL, 35899, United States

Categories Manufacturing & Production

Sec Clearances Secret

Pref Degree Bachelors

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Mechanical Engineer Stress Lead