Design Engineer - E2

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Flexible work arrangements

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Design Engineer for the Integrated Fighter Group. You will apply GD&T, manage 3D CAD models, and verify drawings for F-16 retrofit and production programs, ensuring design integrity and downstream readiness.

You will collaborate across disciplines to identify compatibility issues, uphold ASME Y14.5 standards, and drive clean, accurate engineering documentation using CATIA V5 and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1–2 years professional experience.
• Knowledge of ASME drawings and Y14.5 GD&T.
• Familiar with CATIA V5 or CAD software.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and investigate design factors on F-16 retrofit and production drawings and 3-D models.
• Identify design compatibility errors for downstream users.
• Ensure engineering designs meet contractual and program requirements.
• Apply GD&T (ASME Y14.5) in drawings and tolerancing.
• Work with CAD systems and 3D models to support releases.

Skills

GD&T

Engineering drawings

CAD tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Design Engineer for the Integrated Fighter Group (IFG) which is responsible for...

Standard Job Description

You will be the Design Engineer for the Integrated Fighter Group (IFG) which is responsible for...

What You Will Be Doing

As the Design Engineer you will be responsible for applying technical expertise to check and verify engineering drawings across structures, systems installation, harness, wire installation, AEI, supplier SCD, standards, and more.

"Your responsibilities will include:"

• Evaluate and investigate pertinent design factors on F‑16 retrofit and production engineering design, 3‑D models and drawings including all related design data
• Identify design compatibility errors and verify all features are of one interpretation, complete and adequate for downstream users
• Ensure the engineering design, models/drawings and related data meet all contractual, company, and program requirements
• Utilize working knowledge and application experience of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing based on ASME Y14.5 along with ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing Practices
• Utilize working knowledge and application experience on a computer‑aided design system with 3D experience

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, model‑centric engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. You bring strong expertise in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, CAD tools, and a keen eye for design integrity. Your positive attitude and team‑oriented mindset enable you to meet tight schedules while delivering quality results.

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 from an accredited college in a related discipline, equivalent experience/ combined education considered, with 1 to 2 years of professional experience
• Knowledge of ASME drawings and Y14.5 GD&T
• Familiar with CATIA V5 or CAD software
• Prior experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Desired Skills

• Prior experience with Engineering change processes and change orders
• Prior experience Engineering checking.
• Familiar with retrofit/service action and multiple type/version effectivities
• Very detail oriented with good verbal and written communication skills
• One-team mindset to achieve common goal

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

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.