Design Engineer / Checker - Level 2

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Design Engineer / Checker - Level 2 to join the Build to Package Verification Process and Compliance team. You will review designs, apply GD&T, and validate models to ensure integrity and compliance before downstream use.

Responsibilities include analyzing 3-D models for specifications, generating check/Non-conformance reports, and collaborating with design engineers and program stakeholders to resolve issues in a fast-paced environment.

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Design Engineer / Checker - Level 2 for the Build to Package Verification Process and Compliance team which is responsible for ensuring the integrity, completeness, and compliance of F‑35 engineering designs and 3‑D models.

Standard Job Description

You will be the Design Engineer / Checker - Level 2 for the Build to Package Verification Process and Compliance team which is responsible for ensuring the integrity, completeness, and compliance of F‑35 engineering designs and 3‑D models.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Design Engineer / Checker - Level 2 you will be responsible for acting as a critical quality gate, reviewing designs, applying GD&T, and validating models before they move downstream.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Review and analyze F‑35 engineering designs and 3‑D models for compliance with specifications, standards, and downstream user needs.
• Apply ASME Y14.5 GD&T principles and verify drawing standards per ASME Y14.100.
• Conduct model‑centric verification, ensuring full definition of features and FSDA compliance.
• Generate concise check and non‑conformance reports while maintaining traceability matrices.
• Collaborate with design engineers, configuration managers, and program stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, equivalent experience/ combined education considered, with 2 years of professional experience.
• Minimum of 1year of engineering design checking or engineering design or quality assurance experience with a strong CAD focus, preferably on advanced fighter aircraft programs.
• Proficient user of Siemens’ NX CAD system.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a model centric environment and perform model based verification.
• Proficient with PC operations, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and PLM tools.
• Must be a US Citizen; this position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired Skills

• Working experience checking Engineering designs.
• Working experience with Full-Sized Determinant Assembly (FSDA) modeling practices.
• Working knowledge and practical application of ASME Y14.5 GD&T along with familiarity of ASME drawings.
• Working experience with Siemens’ TeamCenter PLM tools.
• Mono-based or mono-detail design practices experience.
• Experience with Full Sized Determinant Assembly (FSDA) designs.
• Knowledge of DoD contract requirements and MIL STD documentation.
• Familiarity with Configuration Management.
• Working knowledge and practical application of ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing practices.
• Ability to develop check scripts/macros to automate routine verification tasks.
• Very detail oriented with good verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to thrive in fast paced, deadline driven team settings.
• One-team mindset to achieve common goal.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

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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.