Aeronautical Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, CA is seeking an Airframe Structural Design Engineer - Level 3 to advance aircraft structural solutions within the ADP program. You will deliver innovative designs, participate in trades, and coordinate with IPTs to meet performance and safety standards.

The role requires a US citizenship with an active Secret clearance and a strong background in airframe structure design using CATIA V5, GD&T, and BOM processes. A BS in engineering is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience in airframe structure design.
• Experience with CATIA V5.
• Experience with 2D drafting and 3D modeling of parts, assemblies, and GD&T.
• Experience with BOM and drawing structure.
• Experience with metallic design.
• Experience with aircraft structural repairs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative structural designs that meet performance and safety standards.
• Create and modify primary and secondary structural parts, assemblies, installations, and interface control models/documents.
• Develop, test, and validate aircraft structural designs.
• Generate system requirements, conduct trade studies, draft statements of work, and prepare test plans.
• Coordinate with internal IPTs and interact with external IPTs and suppliers.

Skills

Airframe structural design

CATIA V5

2D drafting & 3D modeling

GD&T

BOM management

Metallic design

Aircraft structural repairs

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Standard Job Description

Designs, develops, and tests a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight. Establishes structural specifications, performs stress analysis, and conducts performance tests.

Standard Job Description

Designs, develops, and tests a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight. Establishes structural specifications, performs stress analysis, and conducts performance tests.

Standard Job Description

Designs, develops, and tests a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight. Establishes structural specifications, performs stress analysis, and conducts performance tests.

You will be the Airframe Structural Design Engineer - Level 3 for the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) which is responsible for advancing aircraft structural solutions.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Airframe Structural Design Engineer - Level 3 you will be responsible for delivering innovative structural designs that meet rigorous performance and safety standards.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Create and modify primary and secondary structural parts, assemblies, installations, and interface control models/documents.

Develop, test, and validate aircraft structural designs.

Generate system requirements, conduct trade studies, draft statements of work, and prepare test plans.

Coordinate with internal Integrated Product Teams and interact with external IPTs and suppliers.

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, detail‑oriented engineer with proven expertise in aircraft structural design. You thrive in multidisciplinary teams, bring rigorous analytical skills, and are driven to solve complex engineering challenges. This role offers the opportunity to shape cutting‑edge aerospace programs and make a tangible impact on future flight capabilities.

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 possess an active Secretclearance to start.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering technical discipline such as Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience in airframe structure design
• Experience with CATIA V5
• Experience with 2D Drafting and 3D modeling of detail parts, assemblies, and GD&T
• Experience with Bill of Materials and drawing structure
• Experience with metallic design
• Experience with aircraft structural repairs

Desired Skills

• Experience with MRB coordination and support
• Experience with sheet metal design
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
• Experience with basic hand stress analysis
• Experience with aircraft coatings and design
• Experience with composite design
• Experience with component selection and integration
• Experience developing technical documents
• Experience with aircraft corrosion remediation

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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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.