Senior Aeronautical Engineer, Advanced Systems Lead

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible work arrangements

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin’s Aeronautical Engineering role in Fort Worth focuses on leading the integration and design synthesis of the XR/AGM-158 Flex weapon system family, collaborating across disciplines to deliver advanced weapon systems.

Candidates should have strong experience in aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and multidisciplinary design, with a proven ability to mentor junior engineers and drive cross-functional projects within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or above degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience in airframe structure design and analysis.
• Experience with metallic and composite design.
• Experience with CATIA V5 and/or 3DX.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration and design synthesis across aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, thermodynamics, electronics, controls, and actuation.
• Support and conduct multi-disciplinary system trade studies to optimize performance and cost.
• Coordinate with fabrication, assembly, MRB, quality, and supply‑chain teams to ensure smooth production operations.
• Generate and present technical and administrative materials for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor early‑career engineers and champion One‑LM culture across cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Airframe structure design

System integration

Education

Bachelor’s or above Degree in an Engineering Discipline

Tools

CATIA V5 / 3DX

Job description

Lockheed Martin’s Aeronautical Engineering role in Fort Worth focuses on leading the integration and design synthesis of the XR/AGM-158 Flex weapon system family, collaborating across disciplines to deliver advanced weapon systems.

Candidates should have strong experience in aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and multidisciplinary design, with a proven ability to mentor junior engineers and drive cross-functional projects within a fast-paced environment.