MRB Engineer, Senior- Level 3

Lockheed Martin; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible schedules

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Engineer Sr role focuses on leading MRB activities for F-35 flight‑test airframe and systems. You will oversee root-cause analysis, disposition of non‑conformances, and cross‑functional coordination to ensure airframe, electrical, fuel, and hydraulic integrity.

The position requires depot‑level expertise, ability to work off‑hours, and strong communication with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience with 3-D CAD tools such as CATIA, Solidworks, Pro/ENGINEER, Unigraphics or equivalents.
• Experience providing engineering support for aircraft production, modification or sustainment.

Responsibilities

• Lead material review activities supporting F-35 flight-test objectives.
• Investigate anomalies and develop technical solutions for high‑performance airframe and systems.
• Prepare and release disposition orders for aircraft non‑conformances.
• Coordinate resolution across Stress/Service Life, QA, Structures, Systems Design, Safety, Materials and Processes groups.
• Interface daily with maintenance and flight-test engineering staff to drive improvements and corrective actions.
• Provide MRB coverage on second shift, including off‑hours and weekend support, and obtain MRB certification.

Skills

CATIA V5

Team Center

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

MR Engineering signature authority

Customer focus

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors of Science in Aeronautical Engineering

Bachelors of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Solidworks

Pro/ENGINEER

Unigraphics

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Aeronautical Engineer Sr for the F-35 Flight Test MRB Team which is responsible for ensuring airframe, electrical, fuel and hydraulic system integrity during F‑35 flight‑test missions.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Aeronautical Engineer Sr you will be responsible for leading material review activities that support F‑35 flight‑test objectives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Investigate anomalies and develop technical solutions for high‑performance airframe, electrical, fuel, and hydraulic systems.
• Prepare and release disposition orders for aircraft non‑conformances.
• Coordinate resolution across Stress/Service Life, Quality Assurance, Structures, Systems Design, Safety, Materials and Processes groups.
• Interface daily with maintenance and flight‑test engineering staff to drive process improvements and corrective actions.
• Provide MRB coverage on second shift, including occasional off‑shift and weekend support, and obtain Material Review certification.

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, detail‑oriented engineer with extensive depot‑level experience on high‑performance aircraft. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, are comfortable working in confined spaces, and can adapt to off‑hours schedules. Your strong technical background and proactive communication make you an effective bridge between engineering, maintenance, and quality teams.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering field.
• Experience with CATIA, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Unigraphics, or equivalent 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tool.
• Experience providing engineering support for aircraft production, modification, or sustainment.

Desired Skills

• Experience with CATIA V5 and Team Center
• Experience with metallic and composite design and/or analysis
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Prior experience/role with MR Engineering signature authority
• Strong internal and external customer focus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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.