Structural Design Engineer Staff - Level 4

Lockheed Martin; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Engineer Staff for the AMMM team is responsible for delivering high‑performance airframe designs for military aircraft. You will develop innovative airframe structures, coordinate with stress, tooling, supply‑chain and QA, and ensure designs meet standards and manufacturability.

You will collaborate across disciplines, review drawings for accuracy, and optimize material use, weight, and cost while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of related experience in aerospace design.
• Experience in CAD systems CATIA V5, NX, SolidWorks, CCD.
• Experience with metallic or composite structural design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑performance airframe designs that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Develop airframe structure designs and preliminary layouts ensuring manufacturability.
• Conduct incremental design reviews and communicate progress with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with stress analysis, tooling, supply‑chain, and quality assurance teams.
• Evaluate design factors such as material availability, weight efficiency, cost, and interchangeability.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to specifications, and recommend improvements.

Skills

Aerospace design experience

Configuration-management techniques

Drafting standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

NX

SolidWorks

CCD

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Aeronautical Engineer Stf for the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing for Military Aircraft (AMMM) team which is responsible for developing innovative airframe structures for military aircraft.

Standard Job Description

You will be the Aeronautical Engineer Stf for the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing for Military Aircraft (AMMM) team which is responsible for developing innovative airframe structures for military aircraft.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Aeronautical Engineer Stf you will be responsible for delivering high‑performance airframe designs that meet rigorous customer and regulatory requirements.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Developing airframe structure designs and preliminary layouts that ensure compliance with standards and manufacturability.
• Conducting incremental design reviews and communicating progress with stakeholders.
• Coordinating with stress analysis, tooling, supply‑chain, and quality assurance teams to ensure successful implementation.
• Evaluating design factors such as material availability, weight efficiency, cost, and interchangeability.
• Reviewing drawings for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to specifications, and recommending improvements.

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 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 proven experience in aerospace design, configuration‑management techniques, and drafting standards. You thrive in cross‑functional environments, translate complex requirements into practical solutions, and are driven to deliver designs that are both innovative and manufacturable.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access; this position will require a government security clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering, or high school diploma with equivalent experience in an Engineering role.
• Generally has 5+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
• Experience in CAD systems (e.g. CATIA V5, NX, SolidWorks, CCD etc.)
• Experience with metallic or composite structural design

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with mod / kit design
• Familiarity with legacy aircraft programs and legacy drawing interpretation
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with surfacing design and loft development
• Excellent communication, presentation, people and team skills
• Proven history of strong work habits and a positive attitude
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• C-130 experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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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.