CAD/CAM Engineer Sr - E3

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a CAD/CAM Senior Engineer‑ Level 3 in Fort Worth, TX to drive AI integration into CAD/CAM workflows, supporting aerospace design teams. You will design and prototype AI tools, create prompt libraries, and evaluate model performance to improve productivity and quality.

The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines and requires a strong foundation in CAD/PLM and software development, with a focus on advancing AI-enabled design processes.

Qualifications

• B.S. in an Engineering Discipline required.
• Experience with CAD (CATIA, NX, Creo) and PLM (Teamcenter, ENOVIA) platforms.
• Experience in program languages (C++, Python, JAVA, MATLAB).
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools and modern generative AI models.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and integrate generative AI tools into existing CAD/CAM workflows.
• Create and maintain prompt‑engineering libraries and best‑practice guides for AI‑assisted modeling, simulation, and documentation.
• Evaluate AI model performance on accuracy and latency, and recommend improvements.
• Provide day‑to‑day technical assistance to aerospace design teams, ensuring AI‑augmented solutions improve productivity and quality.
• Author and update methods, standards, processes, and training material that incorporate AI workflows.

Skills

CAD/CAM proficiency

Generative AI interest

Prompt engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

CATIA/NX/Creo CAD tools

Teamcenter ENOVIA PLM

C/C++/Python/Java/MATLAB

Microsoft Office

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the CAD/CAM Senior Engineer- Level 3 for the Digital Transformation Team which is responsible for driving the digital transformation of our aerospace business.

What You Will Be Doing

As the CAD/CAM Senior Engineer- Level 3 you will be responsible for integrating advanced AI capabilities into our CAD/CAM workflows and supporting cross‑functional aerospace design teams.

Your responsibilities will include: Design, prototype, and integrate generative AI tools (e.g., design assistants, topology optimization engines) into existing CAD/CAM workflows. Create and maintain prompt‑engineering libraries and best‑practice guides for AI‑assisted modeling, simulation, and documentation. Evaluate AI model performance on accuracy and latency, and recommend improvements. Provide day‑to‑day technical assistance to aerospace design teams, ensuring AI‑augmented solutions improve productivity and quality. Author and update methods, standards, processes, and training material that incorporate AI workflows. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

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 engineering professional with deep CAD/CAM and PLM expertise and a proven interest in generative AI and prompt engineering. Your background may be in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or you may hold a Computer Science degree complemented by solid mechanical experience. You thrive in fast‑moving environments, enjoy translating cutting‑edge technology into practical solutions, and are eager to shape the future of aerospace design.

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 an active Secretclearance.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

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Basic Qualifications

• B.S. (or higher) in an Engineering Discipline
• Experience with CAD (CATIA, NX, Creo) and PLM (Teamcenter, ENOVIA) platforms.
• Experience in program languages (C++, Python, JAVA, MATLAB)
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools
• Experience with modern generative AI models

Desired Skills

• Preferred Engineering Disciplines are Aerospace, Mechanical, Civil, or Computer Science
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and/or CAD Data Management tools
• Education or experience developing assistants on industry-leading open-source AI models such as llama or gpt.
• Strong understanding of Prompt Engineering principles
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Experience in software testing and overseeing unit testing for software deployment

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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.