Airframe Design Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky facility in Stratford, CT, seeks a Design Engineer to develop components and production products for advanced rotary-wing aircraft. You will transform concepts into detailed designs, balancing performance, manufacturability, cost, and schedule, while coordinating with multiple teams.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, strong mechanical design fundamentals, and experience with 3D CAD, GD&T, and aerospace design principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college.
• 5+ years of professional aerospace or related mechanical design experience.
• 3+ years of CAD experience using Catia V5/V6 (3DX) for mechanical models.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and integrate with other design disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop major components and portions of functional systems, prototypes, and production products.
• Transform concepts into detailed designs while balancing performance, manufacturability, cost and schedule.
• Create preliminary layouts, sketches, models, and design concepts to communicate solutions.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain and other groups.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD

GD&T

Structural design

Load analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Catia V5/V6 (3DX)

Job description

What We're Doing

The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin! At Sikorsky in Stratford, CT, we design and build advanced rotary-wing aircraft that push the boundaries of technology, performance, and mission capability. Our engineering teams turn complex requirements into innovative, manufacturable solutions that support the future of aviation.

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What We're Doing

What We're Doing

The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin! At Sikorsky in Stratford, CT, we design and build advanced rotary-wing aircraft that push the boundaries of technology, performance, and mission capability. Our engineering teams turn complex requirements into innovative, manufacturable solutions that support the future of aviation.

The Work

As a Design Engineer, you'll develop major components and portions of functional systems, advanced prototypes, and production products. You'll transform concepts into detailed designs while balancing performance, manufacturability, cost, and schedule. Your responsibilities may include: Developing preliminary layouts, sketches, models, and design concepts to communicate proposed solutions. Designing assemblies, mechanisms, structures, and detailed parts using engineering drawings and 3D modeling tools. Evaluating design factors including manufacturability, material and equipment availability, interchangeability, replaceability, strength-to-weight efficiency, cost, and contractual requirements. Coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and other organizations affected by design development. Reviewing drawings and layouts for accuracy, completeness, clarity, standards, specifications, calculations, and dimensional requirements. Identifying design errors, omissions, and deficiencies and recommending revisions or improvements. Supporting manufacturing operations and helping resolve design-related production issues.

Who We Are

You'll join the Sikorsky team in Stratford, Connecticut, where engineers, designers, and manufacturing professionals collaborate on some of the world's most advanced helicopters. Our environment combines hands-on engineering, digital design, advanced manufacturing, and mission-focused innovation.

Who You Are

You're a hands-on problem solver who enjoys taking designs from concept through production. You bring strong mechanical design fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines. Experience with 3D CAD, engineering drawings, GD&T, structural design, manufacturing processes, or aerospace products is highly valuable.

Why Join Us

At Sikorsky, your work can move from a digital model to a flight-ready aircraft. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers, solve challenging technical problems, and contribute to products that support critical missions. If you're ready to design what's next in aviation, bring your skills to Stratford and build the future with us.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline from an accredited college.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Aerospace or related Mechanical Engineering Design discipline.
• 3+ years of Computer Aided Design experience with Catia V5/V6(3DX) for developing mechanical design models.
• Ability to analyze a wide range of complex problems and develop thorough practical design solutions while integrating with other design disciplines.

Desired Skills

• 2+ years' experience with Catia Surfacing workbench.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing for manufacturing fit and function.
• Proficiency with composite airframe structural design and materials.
• Strong knowledge of structural design principles, materials science and load analysis.

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.