Mechanical Engineer Sr - E3
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
The Work
Lockheed Martin located in Syracuse, NY, is in search of a motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the Mk48 Torpedo production program. The candidate is expected to apply best industry practices to solve various design, analysis, test, and manufacturing challenges. The activity will include but not be limited to technical production support (MRB, DFMEA, FRB), new design, research, analysis, hands-on build, test, and troubleshooting of equipment. The position will require the individual to contribute to the overall Engineering and Technology (E&T) organization efforts in capacities including peer reviews, design reviews and group discussions evaluating technical aspects of various product designs.
Who You Are
The Senior Engineer will be expected to lead design efforts for major components and systems of sub-assemblies providing technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Must possess complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the field with general knowledge of related disciplines. The individual will be expected to interface with customers within the E&T organization as well as across the company representing the organization in providing solutions to technical issues. The candidate will need to work independently and must take initiative and responsibility to seek out information, ask questions and learn to further project goals and personal development. Prior experience within the defense industry is a plus.
Why Join Us
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities.
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.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Master's degree.
- CAD modelling experience, CREO preferred.
- Application of finite element analysis to a real-world situation
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
Desired Skills
- Electronics packaging experience.
- Thorough understanding of materials and corrosion control
- Knowledge of undersea defense systems
- Capable using ANSYS Workbench to validate a design or solve a problem.
- Knowledge of acoustic sensors
- Experience working with complex electromechanical systems.
- Solid understanding and application of industry standards (MIL, ANSI, SAE).
- Demonstrated ability to work within a diverse, cross functional team often in a leader capacity
- Experience with a product through concept, design, validation, launch and sustainment phases.
Interview Questions
Analytical Ability: Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem. What steps did you take?
Prioritization: Give an example of a situation where you had to demonstrate the ability to handle multiple priorities to deliver results. Describe the situation and how you addressed it.
Technical Acumen: Tell me about any past experience with technical troubleshooting that you have acquired in previous project(s).
Teamwork: Some people work best as part of a group - others prefer the role of individual contributor. How would you describe yourself? Give an example of a situation where you felt you were most effective.
Communication: Tell us about a time when you had to use your verbal communication skills in order to get a point across that was important to you.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
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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.