Packaging Engineer

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Courtland
Posted on: April 6, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description We are seeking a Packaging Engineer Sr to support Lockheed Martin (LM) Space - Production Operations. The selected candidate will be part of the Product Protection Engineering team supporting Courtland Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHST). • Leverage internal and industry standards to design packaging solutions that meet product specifications and preserve "as-manufactured" state of Lockheed Martin products. • Ensure regulatory compliance of outbound hazardous materials shipments. • Apply gap analysis to existing processes to ensure system efficiency. • Assist in creation of product protection specifications. • Test packaging designs to ensure compliance with DOT regulations and performance standards. • Utilize CAD software and product data management systems to produce, review and release product protection solutions. • Individual must be comfortable in a production environment, performing technical drawing reviews and support, and assisting with transportation/logistics initiatives. • This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written Basic Qualifications • Proficiency with CAD software • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or demonstrated equivalent experience • Experience with packaging, certifying and shipping hazardous materials • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint • US citizenship Desired skills • Proficiency with Creo Parametric • Demonstrated knowledge of 49 CFR hazardous Materials packaging and transportation • Certifications related to transportation of hazardous materials • Demonstrated knowledge of military and industry packaging standards including, but not limited to, MIL-STD-2073, MIL-STD-810, ASTM D6261, and ASTM D6251. •Experience with the application of ASME Y14.5 and Y14.100 drafting standards and practices. • Experience with Military Preservation and Packaging (SPIs, Data Item Descriptions, Packaging and Preservation Plans) • Ability to understand, interpret and apply industry standards. • Experience with packaging and handling of high-value spacecraft critical hardware • Experience with contamination control sensitive hardware (ESD, Shock, UV, Vibration, Humidity, Corrosion, etc.) • Experience with the Creo View and Creo Illustrate. • Experience with process specifications, manufacturing processes and product-specific requirements • Familiarity with SAP • Experience performing and conducting peer reviews • Ability to perform static stress calculations in determining shock and vibration attenuation 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information None Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $81,600 - $143,865. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $93,800 - $162,610. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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