Aircraft Mechanic - Structures- 4x10 Swing Shift Skunk Works

Lockheed Martin; Palmdale (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin seeks a Fabrication & Structures Mechanic in Palmdale, CA to develop and fabricate prototype structures for advanced aircraft. The role involves hands-on work with raw materials and collaboration with engineers to ensure efficient design and functionality, contributing to cutting-edge aerospace innovations.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation/Housing Stipend

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in fabrication, assembly, and installation.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations.
• Ability to improvise or build shop aids.

Responsibilities

• Developing and fabricating parts from raw materials for prototypes.
• Performing layout, assembly, and installation of structural components.
• Collaborating with engineers for design modifications.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Completion of equivalent training for blueprint comprehension

Job description

Basic Qualifications

Must possess a minimum of 4 years of experience in fabrication, assembly, and installation of development parts. Must possess experience in processing multiple materials to perform stack up tasks in metallic and non-metallic materials.

Must have completed training or demonstrated skills equivalent to complete level blueprint, technical data, and data model comprehension; must have knowledge of basic computer operations.

Job Code/Title

RP4073:Fab & Struct Dev Mech

Job Description

At Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, we do more than build aircraft, we pioneer what's next in aerospace. From concept to flight, our teams take on the toughest challenges in aviation innovation. As a Fabrication & Structures Mechanic, you’ll work at the leading edge of aircraft development, shaping prototypes that lay the foundation for future air dominance.

What You Will Be Doing:

In this hands-on role, you’ll support the development of prototype structures for advanced aircraft. You’ll take raw materials and bring them to life—translating engineering vision into tangible products. Your work will include:

· Developing and fabricating parts from raw stock for use in prototype airframe structures.

· Performing layout, assembly, installation, and mating operations for new and modified structural components.

· Incorporating major revisions into existing prototype designs and structures.

· Collaborating with engineers and liaison personnel to provide feedback and suggest design modifications that improve functionality, manufacturability, or installation efficiency.

· Projecting and determining coordination points from loft data to ensure precise part mating and system integration.

· Working from general configurations, sketches, and preliminary designs to build and validate structures that meet engineering intent.

· Supporting initial production runs by instructing and guiding production teams on fabrication, installation, and structural best practices.

· Performing tasks across multiple disciplines, including fitting, assembly, static testing, and shop aid improvisation when required.

What’s In It For You:

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, 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’re a skilled hands-on fabricator who thrives in dynamic, development-focused environments. You enjoy solving complex challenges, building from scratch, and being part of a team that is shaping the next generation of aerospace technology. You understand the precision, flexibility, and creativity needed to support prototype and low-rate production work—and you’re proud of what your hands help create.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is located in Palmdale, CA à Discover Palmdale.

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Desired skills

· Experience supporting prototype aircraft or R&D programs.

· Familiarity with lofting and coordination point projection for part mating and tooling alignment.

· Ability to improvise or build shop aids in the absence of standard tooling.

· Strong collaboration and communication skills when working with engineers and production teams.

· Knowledge of static testing procedures for structural assemblies.

· Prior experience guiding or mentoring production teams during transition from prototype to production

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.

Select the Telework classification for this position

Employee will work on-site full-time

Ability to Telecommute

No telecommuting

Shift

Second

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

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Security Clearance

Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

LMCareers Business Unit

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Department

410700:ADP CONCEPT DEV PROG 7

Job Class

Manufacturing

Job Category

Hourly/Non-Exempt

City, State

Palmdale-CA

City

Palmdale

Zip

93599

Virtual

no

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Yes

Req Type

Full-Time

Direct/Indirect

Direct

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Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

EEO

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.

National Pay Statement

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Premium Pay Statement

The base range for this position in California $27.42 - $46.82.
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. The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.