Aeronautical Engineer Sr - Stress

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Fort Worth, TX, seeks an Aeronautical Engineer Sr for the F-35 Lightning II program. You will lead stress analysis, specify structural requirements, and certify designs to ensure safety and performance of advanced aircraft.

You will collaborate to size parts, perform tests planning, and contribute to trade studies that optimize weight and structural efficiency across the airframe.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in an engineering discipline such as Aeronautical, Aerospace or Mechanical.
• 5 years of structural analysis experience on airframe structures.
• Understanding of composite and metallic analysis.
• Ability to obtain US Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Establish structural specifications and perform stress analysis for program success.
• Support MRB repairs to ensure strength standards for discrepant parts.
• Perform stress analysis on composite and metallic materials; size detail parts and assess primary/secondary structures.
• Certify designs by performing strength analysis, releasing drawings, and preparing reports.
• Evaluate structural efficiency and weight via analysis and trade studies.
• Provide input for structural tests including loads and predicted results.

Skills

Stress analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Structural certification

Team collaboration

Free-body diagrams

Hand calculations

Linux

Microsoft Office

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Finite Element Software

Linux OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be an Aeronautical Engineer Sr for the F-35 LightningII program at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics which is responsible for designing, developing, and testing aircraft while applying the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Stress Analysis Engineer Sr you will be responsible for establishing structural specifications, performing stress analysis, and conducting performance tests that drive the success of the program.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Support Production and Sustainment Material Review Board (MRB) structural repairs to ensure discrepant parts or assemblies meet required strength standards.
• Perform stress analysis on composite and metallic materials, including sizing of detail parts and assessing the strength of primary and secondary aircraft structures and systems.
• Certify new and existing designs by performing strength analysis, releasing drawings, and preparing analysis reports.
• Evaluate and compare structural efficiency and weight for different structural arrangements and concepts through analysis and trade studies.
• Provide input for structural tests, including test requirements, loads, and predicted results.

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: https://lmt.co/OneLM-JobDescription-Benefits

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 stress analysis and structural certification. You thrive on solving complex technical challenges and delivering results that enhance aircraft performance and safety. Your commitment to technical excellence and innovative thinking makes this role a catalyst for advancing next‑generation aerospace solutions.

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

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering technical discipline such as Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years experience performing structural analysis of primary and secondary airframe structure.
• Understanding of composite and metallic analysis.
• Ability to obtain US Security Clearance.

Desired Skills

• Experience with free-body diagrams, classical hand calculations, Finite Element Modeling and Analysis including pre- and post-processing
• Experience using Linux and Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, and additional programing languages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate in a team-based environment

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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.