Structures Design Engineer - Level 2

Lockheed Martin; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aeronautics company in California is seeking a full-time Airframe Structures Design Engineer. The role involves creating and modifying structural parts, developing aircraft designs, and collaborating with teams. The successful candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field and experience with CAD tools. A government security clearance is required for this role.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering technical discipline such as Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical.
• Experience with CATIA V5 or equivalent CAD tool.
• Experience with structural design.

Responsibilities

• Creation and/or modification of primary and secondary structural parts.
• Contributing to developing, testing, and validating aircraft structural designs.
• Coordination with internal Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).

Skills

Excellent written and communication skills

Experience with CATIA V5

Experience with structural design

Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Education

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

Tools

3DX

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full‑time Airframe Structures Design Engineer for the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) in Palmdale, California. A successful candidate will apply technical expertise in developing solutions to aircraft structural design problems.

Responsibilities

• Creation and/or modification of primary and secondary structural parts, assemblies, installations, and interface control models/documents.
• Contributing to developing, testing, and validating aircraft structural designs.
• Assisting in creating system requirements, trade studies, statements of work, and test plans.
• Coordination with internal Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), with some interaction with external IPTs and suppliers.

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. The position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering technical discipline such as Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical; equivalent experience/combined education considered.
• Experience with CATIA V5 or equivalent 3‑D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tool.
• Experience with structural design.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Desired Skills

• Experience with 3DX or CATIA V5.
• Experience with metallic and composite structural design.
• Experience with composite edge manufacturing.
• Experience with structural analysis for preliminary sizing.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Security Clearance

This position requires a government security clearance and will be granted only to US Citizens.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $70,100–$123,625. For states not referenced above, the salary range will reflect the candidate's final work location. The salary information is a general guideline only.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays. Washington State employees accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually, 96 hours of holidays, and 10‑hour monthly PTO in addition to other benefits.

Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5–30 days of posting.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: Aeronautics Company

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering

Type: Full‑Time

Shift: First