Job ID: 721891BR Date posted: Mar. 24, 2026
Description:The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space.

As we enter a new era of Strategic Weapon Systems, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. Our outstanding people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, craft and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to think big, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

The Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) Program is looking for an Associate Mechanical Engineering Manager for their mechanical engineering team. LRHW is platform launched weapon system that will include phases progressing through design, flight test, initial production, and deployment of the weapon system. Join the Lockheed Martin team and be a part of the company that has developed and flown more hypersonic vehicles than any other U.S. Company and has decades of hypersonic development and flight test experience from government contracts as well as internal investments in research and development projects.

The Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) team is looking for an exceptional an Associate Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead the mechanical engineering Team. This position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Engineering for LM assembly, integration and testing effort for the LRHW Integrated Weapon System.
The Associate Mechanical Engineering Manager will oversee a functional mechanical engineering team. This individual must be comfortable working in a highly dynamic customer environment, be comfortable managing production and design phases, and be able to translate dynamic program needs into an actionable plan aligned with the overall objectives of the program. This role is responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, and work assignments. This position is expected to participate in and support major program reviews and drive program execution across a diverse team. Additionally, they will: verify, maintain, and track capacity planning; track production readiness across the manufacturing line; support production efforts including integration and testing; support supply chain manufacturing; support obsolescence studies; review implementation of design changes into the production lines, and support production opportunity and risk activities. This role will also have a highly visible role in the manufacturing process as we grow our production assets and scale up output. This position will be filled in Huntsville, AL. Candidates must have an active Secret security clearance (last completed investigation within 6 years) and must be a US citizen. Remote work is not possible. This position may require some travel.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering related field
• Engineering leadership experience
• Experience building, managing, and motivating teams
• Successful establishment and maintenance of strong working relationships with customers, subcontractors, and subordinates
• Ability to establish priorities, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and bring matters/issues to successful closure, all in the midst of changing priorities
• Ability to lead and manage a team with proven Full Spectrum Leadership capabilities
• Experience in a production environment
•US Citizenship with Secret security clearance
Desired Skills:
• demonstrated leadership experience minimally as acting manager, technical lead, or project manager
• Experience leading problem investigations and development efforts which require integration of LM and sub-contractor organizations efforts as well as integration with government agencies
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Risk and opportunity experience with an understanding of continuous improvement concepts
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong working relationships with a wide range of personalities and capabilities
• Experience on a missile program or other large scale weapon system.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First