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Mechanical Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin

Kennedy Space Center, FLFull-time$85–158K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$85–158K/yr
Location
Kennedy Space Center, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Lockheed Martin seeks an Orion Propulsion Engineer to support propulsion component development, production, procurement, testing, and certification. The role also supports subsystem integration and system-level testing, maintains design configuration for flight-mission certification compliance, develops or maintains product specifications and engineering drawings, and reviews supplier deliverables. The work contributes to the Orion spacecraft program.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Propulsion Component Development, requiredRequirement Development, requiredRequirement Management, requiredRequirement Verification, requiredRequirement Validation, requiredCollaboration, requiredTeamwork, requiredOrganization, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredWritten Communication, requiredCertified Principal Engineer, nice to haveProduction Program Experience, nice to haveFluids, nice to haveThermodynamics, nice to haveControls, nice to haveCombustion, nice to haveSubcontract Supplier Interfaces, nice to haveDesign and Test Status Communication, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Related, requiredCertified Principal Engineer or Delegate Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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.

Job 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. Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor building the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, NASA's first spacecraft crafted for long-duration, human rated deep space exploration. Orion will transport humans to interplanetary destinations beyond low Earth orbit to the moon, eventually Mars, and return them safely back to Earth. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

As an Orion Propulsion Engineer, you will:

  • Support the development, manufacture, procurement, test, and product certification for Orion Propulsion component products including valves, thrusters, propulsion control systems, engines, and associated tubing systems.

  • Maintenance of the design configuration to ensure continued certification compliance for flight missions

  • Support Orion Propulsion subsystem integration and system level testing

  • Develop and/or maintain product performance specifications, statements of work, and engineering drawings

  • Review and approve supplier data requirements and deliverables for Propulsion component

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, or in a related discipline

  • Knowledge and understanding of propulsion/mechanical component development, design, engineering release, and/or testing

  • Experience or knowledge of requirement development, management, verification, and/or validation

  • Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment

  • Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills

Desired Skills

  • Certified Principle Engineer (CPE) or Delegate Experience

  • Experience in a production program

  • Experience or education in propulsion relevant disciplines (e.g. fluids, thermodynamics, controls, combustion)

  • Interface experience with subcontract suppliers

  • Communicating design and test status to engineering teams, internal customers, and senior/executive leadership

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

How this job compares

Set against the 6,887 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$85–158K/yr
  • Florida median$91–158K/yr109 salary ranges
  • US median$104–160K/yr4,249 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $122K, is close to the Florida median midpoint ($122K) — in the middle half of Mechanical Engineer salary ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 248 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in Florida and 6,887 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (5,838 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,735 of the 6,887 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (69%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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