Mechanical Engineering Manager
- US citizenship
- Top Secret clearance
How this pay compares
This posting states $129k–$240k a year. Open mechanical engineer jobs in Alabama post a median of $149k a year, the middle half $133k–$164k, across 14 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post.
About the job
## Position details Location: Huntsville, AL Work Schedule: 9x80 Position type: Full-time onsite (this is not a hybrid position) ## _________ 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 and find a career that's built for you. Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to join our team in Huntsville, AL!
In this exciting role, you will: - Assist the program with proposal preparedness and execution activities - Assist the program through architectural development and subsequent design reviews to include SRR, PDR, and CDR - Have the opportunity to work closely with the Program Management team in leading staffing needs for the team - Help develop timely resolution plans of issues and ensure the validity of designs, compliance evidence, and all associated documentation - Help to resolve Program execution issues quickly to support leadership needs ## Standard Job Description Manages the research, planning, design and development of 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.
Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
Directs application of research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines. ## Basic Qualifications - Knowledge of aerospace structures hardware, conversant in other mechanical systems (including flight, ground, packaging, and mechanisms), and organizational processes. - Experience leading and/or managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams - Experience leading design efforts in support of conceptual, preliminary, and/or detailed design activities - Fundamental understanding of flight hardware design, integration, and/or test principles - Top Secret security clearance required prior to start; US citizenship required ## Desired Skills - Experience building key relationships across organizations to achieve strategic and/or tactical goals - At least 8 years of professional experience in design/development work + leadership experience - Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or related technical field) or equivalent experience/combined education - Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership competencies, including: communicating with positive impact, developing enduring relationships, making effective decisions, delivering value, building organizational talent, and being accountable - Experience leading hardware development teams - Fundamental understanding of mechanical drafting standards and techniques - Experience working with procurement and outside suppliers - Previous production, operations, CAM, proposal, and/or IPT lead experience - Willingness to mentor and develop junior engineers - Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills ## Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00 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, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Lockheed Martin Space builds GPS and missile warning satellites, NASA's Orion crew capsule and deep space probes.
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