Early Career Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Early Career Mechanical Engineer | Lockheed Martin

The Tone:
This is an early career, full-time position at Lockheed Martin, located in New Jersey. Lockheed Martin designs and develops advanced systems through purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges. This role is crucial for contributing to the engineering integrity and project success of critical mission systems by ensuring designs meet stringent requirements and are accurately implemented. The work supports the company’s commitment to fostering innovation and corporate responsibility.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: New Jersey
• Pay: $61500–$116455 yearly
• Mission: Oversee projects, meticulously review contract drawings, and implement necessary changes to ensure accuracy and compliance in designs.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Oversight: Oversee assigned projects from their inception to their completion.
• Drawing Review: Access and thoroughly review contract drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Design Implementation: Implement necessary changes to designs and associated documentation.
• Team Collaboration: Actively participate in project work that is oriented around a team structure.
• Documentation: Contribute to the creation of technical documentation and various reports.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or an equivalent related field, possessing a solid understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience: Experience on at least one team-based technical project.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and Teams, alongside foundational knowledge in mechanical engineering principles, including structures, mechanisms, materials, and analysis.
• Bonus: The ability to produce clear, concise, and audience-focused technical documentation, strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, effective written and verbal communication skills, and basic to intermediate knowledge of AI/Machine Learning concepts.