Aeronautical Engineer Manager

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Palmdale, CA is seeking an Aeronautical Engineering Manager to lead teams through harness design efforts on ADP programs, delivering robust wiring solutions that meet aerospace standards.

You will create wire schematics, review integration across Vehicle, Mission, and Weapons systems, and drive complex projects to on-time completion while maintaining quality and budget. This role requires US citizenship and ability to obtain a secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college.
• Experience leading teams and managing complex electrical harness projects.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (CATIA/NX/SolidWorks/Creo etc.) and harness design software.
• Ability to interface with customers and senior management.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with active secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to execute harness design efforts on ADP programs.
• Create wire schematics, diagrams, and harness assembly drawings.
• Determine scope, estimate, plan, and implement complex technical projects.
• Develop problem solving solutions and work around plans to protect schedule and budget.
• Interface with suppliers, support organizations, and customers to align requirements.
• Lead technical discussions in program meetings to achieve goals.

Skills

Team Lead Experience

Subsystem Design & Installation

3D CAD Tools

Harness Design Tools (Siemens Capital)

US Citizenship

Active Secret Clearance

Cross-functional Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

Pro/Engineer

Creo

Unigraphics

3DX

Siemens Capital

Job description

What You Will Be Doing

As the Aeronautical Engineering Mgr you will be responsible for leading teams to execute harness design efforts on ADP programs, ensuring robust wiring solutions that meet stringent aerospace standards.

Standard Job Description

What You Will Be Doing As the Aeronautical Engineering Mgr you will be responsible for leading teams to execute harness design efforts on ADP programs, ensuring robust wiring solutions that meet stringent aerospace standards.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Support integration of all aspects of electrical systems, integrating source data from Vehicle Systems, Mission Systems, and Weapons Systems design teams into the entire aircraft.
• Create wire schematics, diagrams, and harness assembly drawings to document the harness configuration.
• Determine scope, estimate, plan, and implement highly complex technical projects.
• Develop problem‑solving solutions and work‑around plans to keep schedule and budget on track.
• Interface with support organizations, suppliers, and customers to align requirements.
• Lead technical discussions in program meetings to achieve program goals.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative, results‑driven engineer with proven expertise in aircraft wiring design. You thrive in complex, fast‑paced environments, communicate clearly with cross‑functional teams, and are committed to delivering high‑quality solutions that keep programs on schedule.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secretclearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Team Lead Experience.
• Experience in subsystsem design and installation (Airframe Layout, Detail Part and Assembly, Harness Design).
• Experience with 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools such as CATIA, NX, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Creo, Unigraphics, 3DX, or equivalent.
• Experience with Harness Design tools such as Siemens Capital or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s or above degree from an accredited college in an engineering discipline.
• Must be a US Citizen with active secret security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired Skills

• Management Experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience interacting with customers and senior management.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well‑being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.