Job ID: 703844BR Date posted: Sep. 08, 2025
Description:We are Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in seeking a full-time Mechanical Design Engineer in Fort Worth. A successful candidate will apply technical expertise in design of mechanism detail parts, assemblies, and installations for LM ADP and F35 aircrafts. Responsibilities for this position may include:
- Development of kinematic models and mechanism layouts
- Detail design of machined and composite parts
- Develop sweep models and rigging procedures for mechanisms
- Release drawing and 3D annotation
- Development, test, and validation of mechanical designs.
- Creation and/or modification of primary and secondary structure with 3-D models, assemblies, and installations.
- Creation and/or modification of system requirements, interface/supplier control drawings, performance specifications, system checkout procedures, statements of work, trade studies, and component/ground/flight test plans.
- Technical engineering support for manufacturing, installation, and testing at Lockheed Martin and external supplier facilities.
- Conducting trade studies and evaluating alternatives - optimizing form, fit, and function of aircraft mechanical systems to include detail layouts, kinematics analysis, and airframe integration.
- Design, develop, and finalization of structural and mechanical layouts with systems interfaces.
- Assisting Program Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customers with all mechanism related issues for in flight and ground operations.

A level 3 employee Generally has 3+ years of professional experience.

***Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access, and an Interim Secret clearance required to start.***

What’s In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering technical discipline such as Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical; Civil Engineers will also be considered
- Experience with 3DX, CATIA, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Creo, Unigraphics, NX, or equivalent 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tool
Desired Skills:
- Skunkworks and F35 program experience
- Aircraft Mechanism Design experience (In flight opening doors, Push Rods, Torque Tubes, Uplocks and Mechanism Rigging)
- Kinematics Experience (Degrees of freedom, four bars, mechanical advantage, kinematic modeling)
- Machined and composite part detailed design experience
- CATIA V5 and 3DX experience
- Experience with metallic and composite design
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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, you’re 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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First