Stress Analysis Team Manager

Lockheed Martin; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, California, seeks an Aeronautical Engineer Manager to lead the Stress Analysis Team and provide static strength substantiation for aircraft structures. You will guide a high-caliber technical group, drive validation across metals, composites, and non-metallic materials for new designs and sustainment, and mentor engineers while ensuring safety and compliance.

This role requires U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college; 8+ years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Experience leading engineering teams in stress analysis.

Responsibilities

• Direct static strength analysis of primary, secondary structures and systems.
• Lead a team that validates structural integrity of aircraft using metals, non-metallic and composite materials across new designs, modifications and sustainment.
• Oversee the use of CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer and related software tools.
• Coordinate recruitment, selection, training and performance assessments for team members.
• Manage work assignments, salary decisions and recognition or disciplinary actions.
• Ensure analysis results support design decisions and compliance requirements.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Stress analysis

Structural analysis

Project mentoring

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CATIA

IDEAS

ProEngineer

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Aeronautical Engineer Mgr for the Stress Analysis Team which is responsible for providing static strength substantiation for aircraft structures.

Standard Job Description

You will be the Aeronautical Engineer Mgr for the Stress Analysis Team which is responsible for providing static strength substantiation for aircraft structures.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Aeronautical Engineer Mgr you will be responsible for leading a team that validates the structural integrity of aircraft using metals, non-metallic and composite materials across new designs, modifications and sustainment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Directing static strength analysis of primary, secondary structures and systems.
• Overseeing the use of CATIA, IDEAS, ProEngineer and related software tools.
• Coordinating recruitment, selection, training and performance assessments for team members.
• Managing work assignments, salary decisions and recognition or disciplinary actions.
• Ensuring analysis results support design decisions and compliance requirements.

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 pursue challenging work, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative leader with deep expertise in aircraft structural analysis and a track record of guiding high-performing technical teams. Your experience with advanced analysis tools and commitment to mentorship make this role a platform for impactful engineering contributions.

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 in engineering from an accredited college with 8+ years of related experience. May have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline. Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Desired Skills

Previous engineering leadership experience. Stress analysis work experience with U-2 aircraft. Familiarity with existing LM Aero stress analysis tools. Previous experience working with USG customer. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Technical writing for the preparation of plans, briefings, and reports.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00

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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.