Structural Design Engineer Senior Staff - Level 5

Lockheed Martin; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Marietta, GA is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer Sr Staff for the C-130 Wing Airframe Design Team. You will lead a high‑performing group delivering robust airframe structures, while ensuring customer requirements and regulatory compliance are met. You will mentor engineers, drive design standards, and coordinate with stress, manufacturing, tooling, and supply chain teams to ensure successful implementation.

Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to obtain secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Aircraft design, test, or support experience.
• CAD systems experience (CATIA V5, NX, SolidWorks).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of airframe structure design engineers to deliver compliant aircraft structures.
• Collaborate with customers to understand needs and provide technical solutions.
• Coordinate with stress, manufacturing, tooling, supply chain, and QA to implement designs.

Skills

Airframe design

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Aeronautical Engineer Sr Stf for the C-130 Wing Airframe Design Team which is responsible for advancing airframe structure design within the AMMM program.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Aeronautical Engineer Sr Stf you will be responsible for leading a high‑performing team of airframe structure design engineers to deliver robust, compliant aircraft structures.

"Your responsibilities will include:"

• Lead a team of airframe structure design engineers in developing airframe structures while ensuring compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory regulations.
• Collaborate with customers to understand their needs and provide technical solutions that meet those requirements.
• Coordinate with support organizations—including stress analysis, manufacturing, tooling, supply chain management, and quality assurance to ensure successful implementation of designs.
• Conduct technical reviews, provide feedback, and mentor team members to elevate design quality and professional growth.
• Develop and implement design standards, processes, and procedures that drive efficient and effective delivery of airframe structure solutions.

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, results‑driven engineering leader with deep expertise in airframe design, configuration management, and aerospace specifications. Your technical acumen is matched by your ability to mentor and coach engineers, foster strong customer relationships, and drive innovative solutions. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment, stay current on industry trends, and are committed to delivering high‑quality outcomes for the C‑130 program.

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 Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, equivalent education/experience considered
• Aircraft or related Design / Test / Support experience
• Experience in CAD systems (i.e. CATIA V5, CCD, NX, SolidWorks, etc.)

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with mod / kit design
• Familiarity with legacy aircraft programs
• Excellent communication, presentation, people and team skills
• Proven history of strong work habits and a positive attitude
• Familiar with Earned Value Management techniques and associated reporting for cost and schedule status
• Familiar with assigning tasks, planning work and oversight of tasks through completion
• C-130 experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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.