Structural Design Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Marietta, GA seeks an Aeronautical Engineer Manager (L5) to lead the C130 digitization program within the Structures Design team. Responsibilities include guiding work scope, supplier management, and metrics reporting, while ensuring CATIA V5 model accuracy and cross‑functional collaboration with external partners.

You will oversee recruitment, training, performance, and assignment of engineers, balancing direct LM and contractor resources to deliver results in a fast‑paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Management or Team Lead experience.
• Experience with airframe design/development, production support and sustainment.
• Experience with Catia V5, NX/Teamcenter or similar PLM/CAD toolset.
• 10+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the C130 digitization efforts for the AMMM Airframe Design team.
• Coordinate employee recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
• Serve as primary point of contact for the contractor team to ensure quality and quantity of supplied engineers in alignment with the Statement of Work.
• Assign work scope, manage supplier relationships, prioritize tasks, and report metrics.
• Review and validate 3D part and assembly models in CatiaV5 for accuracy and clash analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Aerospace structures

CatiaV5

Project management

Supplier management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Catia V5

NX/Teamcenter

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Aeronautical Engineer Mgr - L5 for the Structures Design team which is responsible for supporting the C130 digitization effort.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Aeronautical Engineer Mgr - L5 you will be responsible for assigning work scope, managing a supplier, managing priorities, metrics reporting, and resources (both direct LM and contractor). You will lead the digitization effort, validate 3‑D models, and ensure seamless collaboration with external partners.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead the C130 digitization efforts for the AMMM Airframe Design team.
• Coordinate employee recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
• Serve as primary point of contact for the contractor team to ensure quality and quantity of supplied engineers in alignment with the Statement of Work.
• Assign work scope, manage supplier relationships, prioritize tasks, and report metrics.
• Review and validate 3D part and assembly models in CatiaV5 for accuracy and clash analysis.

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 technical leader with deep experience in aerospace structures and digital model validation. You excel at managing multidisciplinary teams, navigating supplier relationships, and driving results in a fast‑pacing environment. Your expertise in CatiaV5 and strong communication skills make you a key influencer for the C130 digitization 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 possess an active Secretclearance to start.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Mechanical, Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering
• Management or Team Lead Experience
• Experience with airframe design/development, production support and sustainment support.
• Experience with Catia V5, NX/Teamcenter or similar PLM/CAD toolset
• 10+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.

Desired Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with legacy aircraft platform drawings, tools, and processes

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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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.