Senior Aeronautical Structural Engineer, Airframe Design

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in the United States is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer Sr - E3 for the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing for Military Aircraft (AMMM) program, delivering innovative airframe solutions.

You will apply technical expertise to solve complex aircraft design challenges, drive manufacturable, high‑performance airframe structures, and coordinate across stress, manufacturing, tooling, and supply‑chain teams to ensure successful implementations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Experience in CAD systems (e.g., CATIA V5, NX, SolidWorks).
• Experience with metallic or composite structural design.

Responsibilities

• Develop airframe structure designs that meet customer requirements, industry standards, and regulations.
• Create preliminary layouts for installations, assemblies, and detailed parts.
• Conduct design reviews and communicate progress with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with stress analysis, manufacturing, tooling, and supply-chain management to ensure successful implementation.
• Support manufacturing operations and resolve technical issues related to aircraft structures.

Skills

GD&T knowledge

Aeronautical design experience

C-130 experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

CAD systems (CATIA V5, NX, SolidWorks)

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation in the United States is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer Sr - E3 for the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing for Military Aircraft (AMMM) program, delivering innovative airframe solutions.

You will apply technical expertise to solve complex aircraft design challenges, drive manufacturable, high‑performance airframe structures, and coordinate across stress, manufacturing, tooling, and supply‑chain teams to ensure successful implementations.