ElectroMechanical Cable and Harness Design Checking Engineer II

Join us at Lockheed Martin as an ElectroMechanical Engineer where you will be responsible for product design, development, and production support for the Cable and Interconnects team on the Enterprise Cable and Harness team supporting multiple programs across the LM Space Enterprise.

Location: This position does not support teleworking ; you will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in: Sunnyvale CA and be expected to work a flexible 9x80 schedule in the office full-time.

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. Were creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. Were erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. Were advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And were reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

What does this role look like?

We are seeking a meticulous ECAD/MCAD Design Checker to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of electronic and mechanical design drawings.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong eye for detail, solid knowledge of industry standards, and the ability to collaborate effectively with design engineers, product managers, and quality teams.

Key activities you will accomplish in this role:

Drawing Review & Verification
Perform thorough inspections of ECAD (schematics, PCB layout) and MCAD (mechanical CAD) drawings for correctness, completeness, and adherence to company and industry standards (e.g., IPC, ASME, ISO).
Validate component placement, part numbers, tolerances, material specifications, and manufacturing constraints.
Crosscheck bill of materials (BOM) against drawings and design files for consistency.
Compliance & Standards Enforcement
Ensure all drawings meet internal design guidelines, DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacture/Assembly) rules, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Maintain and update design checklists, checksheet templates, and reference documentation.
Issue Identification & Resolution
Flag discrepancies, missing information, or potential manufacturability issues; document findings in clear, actionable reports.
Work closely with design engineers to resolve identified issues, providing constructive feedback and recommendations.
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain detailed records of review activities, decisions, and change orders in the PLM/EDM system.
Generate summary reports and metrics on drawing quality, defect trends, and turnaround times.
Continuous Improvement
Participate in design review meetings, rootcause analyses, and lessonslearned sessions.
Contribute to the evolution of designchecking processes, tools, and best practices.

To be effective in this role, you will need:

1+ years of professional experience.
While no clearance is needed to start in this position, you will need to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required.

Why Lockheed Martin?

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Learn more about Lockheed Martins comprehensive benefits package .

Lets do Space! Bachelor of Science or higher from an accredited college in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.

Knowledge of cable manufacturing processes (connectors, crimping, soldering, forming, testing)

Experience reviewing ECAD (e.g., Zuken E3 Cable) and MCAD (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo) drawings.

Familiarity with IPC2221/2222, ASME Y14.5, ISO9001, and Mil Standard drawing guidelines. Proficient with ECAD and MCAD tools.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and wiring diagrams.
Certifications such as IPC Designer (CID, CIDM), GD&T, or - Quality Assurance (e.g., CQE).
- Experience with project management or tickettracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps).
Knowledge of manufacturing processes (SMT, CNC machining, injection molding).