Mechanical Engineer Asc - Early Career
- No experience required
- US citizenship
Open in 2 locations
Lockheed Martin posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the team, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
Colorado
2 open- $65,500–$121,700/yr
Littleton, CO, United States (opens on this page)
Posted 1d ago
- $65,500–$121,700/yr
Englewood, CO, United States (opens on this page)
Posted 1w ago
How this pay compares
This posting states $65.5k–$122k a year. Open mechanical engineer jobs in Colorado post a median of $137k a year, the middle half $113k–$165k, across 105 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.
About the job
## Standard Job Description 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. - Work under the direction of other engineers to research, design, analyze, and develop innovative components, assemblies, and/or systems of varying complexity while assuring sound technical rigor and timely delivery. - Develop and maintain engineering documents, specifications, and technical analyses, including 3D solid models and 2D drawings. - Be a member of integrated product teams, reciprocally interacting with other engineers, adjacent functions, suppliers, and stakeholders, to support products through the entire engineering lifecycle. - Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, and test personnel to support the build and validation of hardware in a production environment. - Occasional travel.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of 3D CAD Modeling, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), have good communication skills (both oral and written), and understand fundamental Mechanical Engineering principles.
Ability to obtain a security clearance; US citizenship required. ## Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline from an accredited school - Experience with solid model and drawing creation using 3D computer-aided design software, parts selection, and technical writing. - Understanding and ability to apply basic Mechanical Engineering principles, theories, and concepts. - Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment using good verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to obtain a security clearance; US citizenship is required. ## Desired Skills - Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5. - Prior experience creating and managing technical documents. - Fundamental understanding of structures, mechanisms, and materials. - Prior experience with the design and/or test of mechanical systems. - Active security clearance. ## Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $65500.00 - $121700.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people.
Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally. 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.
From Lockheed Martin's job posting for Littleton, CO, United States, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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