2,125 Aerospace Engineers jobs in the United States

Description
Project Kuiper is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet to customers and communities around the world, and we've designed the system with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers, from individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
We're looking for a Structural/Mechanical Engineer with a background in space vehicle designs and electro-mechanical systems integration. The ideal candidate has experience making major optimization trades for satellite bus architectures including integration with payload subsystems. This is a hands-on role for a highly collaborative individual that combines superb technical and analytical capabilities to convert analytic trade studies to a qualified physical vehicle, while optimizing for high volume production and meeting cross discipline requirements. The candidate will design, analyze, and test satellite primary and secondary structures while ensuring all requirements are met.
Key job responsibilities
- Perform mechanical design and layout trade studies for satellite primary structure contributing to overall system architecture including inputs and requirements from cross discipline teams - Electrical, RF, Thermal, Dynamics, Mechanisms, Materials, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test.
- Generate detailed designs via CAD systems and engineering drawings with appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Conduct or oversee static, dynamic and modal structural analysis via finite element methods as needed to support design work.
- Deliver an efficient structural design capable of high volume production throughput (DFMA)
- Documentation and presentation of materials for technical design reviews
- Design and support test campaigns, both development and qualification/acceptance, for space hardware
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- 4+ years of experience including significant time designing structural systems for space.
- 2+ years of experience with structural materials and processes including metals, composites, bonded and bolted joints.
- 1+ years of experience in structural sizing including classical methods (hand calculations) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of primary and secondary structures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advance degree (Master's or PhD) in structural or mechanical engineering or related discipline
- CAD expertise (Siemens NX or equivalent, NX Teamcenter, GD&T per ASME y14.5)
- Finite element analysis skills - (FEMAP/NASTRAN or equivalent)
- Experience supporting development and qualification test campaigns of space/flight hardware
- Experience with common spacecraft subsystems: Power Systems (Solar Arrays, Batteries), Electric propulsion system integration, Secondary structures, Avionics assemblies, harnessing, ADCS elements and placement implications, Payload subsystems integration, Deployables, Release mechanisms, Moving mechanical assemblies, Thermal control systems and sizing (materials, finishes, MLI, HPAs, radiators), LV Interfaces.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Description
Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
We're looking for a Senior Structural/Mechanical Engineer with a background in space vehicle designs and electro-mechanical systems integration. The ideal candidate has experience making major optimization trades for satellite bus architectures including integration with payload subsystems. This is a hands-on role for a highly collaborative individual that combines superb technical and analytical capabilities to convert analytic trade studies to a qualified physical vehicle, while optimizing for high volume production and meeting cross discipline requirements. The candidate will design, analyze, and test satellite primary and secondary structures while ensuring all requirements are met.
Key job responsibilities
- Perform mechanical design and layout trade studies for satellite primary structure contributing to overall system architecture including inputs and requirements from cross discipline teams - Electrical, RF, Thermal, Dynamics, Mechanisms, Materials, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test.
- Generate detailed designs via CAD systems and engineering drawings with appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Conduct or oversee static, dynamic and modal structural analysis via finite element methods as needed to support design work.
- Deliver an efficient structural design capable of high volume production throughput (DFMA)
- Documentation and presentation of materials for technical design reviews
- Design and support test campaigns, both development and qualification/acceptance, for space hardware
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- 6+ years of experience including significant time designing structural systems for aerospace.
- 4+ years of experience with structural materials and processes including metals, composites, bonded and bolted joints.
- 3+ years of experience in structural sizing including classical methods (hand calculations) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of primary and secondary structures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advance degree (Master's or PhD) in structural or mechanical engineering or related discipline
- CAD expertise (Siemens NX or equivalent, NX Teamcenter, GD&T per ASME y14.5)
- Finite element analysis skills - (FEMAP/NASTRAN or equivalent)
- Experience supporting development and qualification test campaigns of space/flight hardware
- Experience with common spacecraft subsystems: Power Systems (Solar Arrays, Batteries), Electric propulsion system integration, Secondary structures, Avionics assemblies, harnessing, ADCS elements and placement implications, Payload subsystems integration, Deployables, Release mechanisms, Moving mechanical assemblies, Thermal control systems and sizing (materials, finishes, MLI, HPAs, radiators), LV Interfaces.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Description
Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.
Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
We're looking for a Senior Structural/Mechanical Engineer with a background in space vehicle designs and electro-mechanical systems integration. The ideal candidate has experience making major optimization trades for satellite bus architectures including integration with payload subsystems. This is a hands-on role for a highly collaborative individual that combines superb technical and analytical capabilities to convert analytic trade studies to a qualified physical vehicle, while optimizing for high volume production and meeting cross discipline requirements. The candidate will design, analyze, and test satellite primary and secondary structures while ensuring all requirements are met.
Key job responsibilities
- Perform mechanical design and layout trade studies for satellite primary structure contributing to overall system architecture including inputs and requirements from cross discipline teams - Electrical, RF, Thermal, Dynamics, Mechanisms, Materials, Manufacturing, Assembly, and Test.
- Generate detailed designs via CAD systems and engineering drawings with appropriate geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Conduct or oversee static, dynamic and modal structural analysis via finite element methods as needed to support design work.
- Deliver an efficient structural design capable of high volume production throughput (DFMA)
- Documentation and presentation of materials for technical design reviews
- Design and support test campaigns, both development and qualification/acceptance, for space hardware
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- 6+ years of experience including significant time designing structural systems for aerospace.
- 4+ years of experience with structural materials and processes including metals, composites, bonded and bolted joints.
- 3+ years of experience in structural sizing including classical methods (hand calculations) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of primary and secondary structures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advance degree (Master's or PhD) in structural or mechanical engineering or related discipline
- CAD expertise (Siemens NX or equivalent, NX Teamcenter, GD&T per ASME y14.5)
- Finite element analysis skills - (FEMAP/NASTRAN or equivalent)
- Experience supporting development and qualification test campaigns of space/flight hardware
- Experience with common spacecraft subsystems: Power Systems (Solar Arrays, Batteries), Electric propulsion system integration, Secondary structures, Avionics assemblies, harnessing, ADCS elements and placement implications, Payload subsystems integration, Deployables, Release mechanisms, Moving mechanical assemblies, Thermal control systems and sizing (materials, finishes, MLI, HPAs, radiators), LV Interfaces.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Our client is a globally recognized leader in aerospace engineering and manufacturing, seeking a highly skilled Senior Aeronautical Engineer to contribute to the design and development of next-generation aircraft. This position is based at our state-of-the-art facility in Columbus, Ohio , requiring your on-site expertise and collaboration. You will be instrumental in conceptualizing, designing, analyzing, and testing aircraft components and systems, ensuring adherence to stringent performance, safety, and regulatory standards. Your role will involve complex aerodynamic analysis, structural design, flight dynamics, and systems integration. Key responsibilities include leading design tasks for aircraft structures, propulsion systems, or avionics; performing advanced simulations and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analyses; collaborating with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing and testing, to ensure design feasibility and timely project completion; and contributing to the development of innovative aerospace technologies. The ideal candidate possesses a Master's or Ph.D. in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering, with a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in aircraft design and development. Proven expertise in CAD/CAE software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, ANSYS), aerodynamic modeling, and structural analysis is essential. A strong understanding of flight mechanics, control systems, and relevant industry regulations (e.g., FAA, EASA) is required. Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills are mandatory. The ability to lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, and contribute effectively within a team environment is crucial. Join a pioneering organization that is shaping the future of flight. Our client offers a challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and contribution to cutting-edge aerospace projects. If you are passionate about aviation and driven by innovation, we encourage you to apply.

Our client, a prestigious aerospace manufacturer, is seeking a Lead Aerodynamics Engineer to drive innovation in aircraft design. This critical role is based at our advanced engineering facility in **Des Moines, Iowa, US**.

As the Lead Aerodynamics Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the aerodynamic design and analysis of new aircraft projects, from conceptualization through to certification. You will lead a team of aerodynamicists, guiding them in the application of advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques, wind tunnel testing, and flight test data analysis. Your expertise will be vital in optimizing aircraft performance, including lift, drag, stability, control, and fuel efficiency. You will collaborate closely with structural engineers, systems engineers, and flight test teams to ensure aerodynamic requirements are met and integrated seamlessly into the overall aircraft design. A strong understanding of fluid mechanics, turbulence modeling, high-speed aerodynamics, and stability & control is paramount.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the aerodynamic design and analysis efforts for new aircraft programs.
• Manage and mentor a team of aerodynamic engineers, providing technical direction and guidance.
• Develop and execute comprehensive CFD analysis plans using state-of-the-art software.
• Oversee wind tunnel testing campaigns, from test planning to data interpretation.
• Analyze flight test data to validate aerodynamic models and refine designs.
• Optimize aircraft configurations for performance, efficiency, and handling qualities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant aviation regulations and certification requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including structures, propulsion, systems, and flight test.
• Present aerodynamic design concepts, analyses, and results to internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Contribute to the development of aerodynamic methodologies and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in aircraft aerodynamics design and analysis.
• Proven track record of leading aerodynamic design projects from concept to certification.
• Expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) tools (e.g., Fluent, Star-CCM+, CFX) and meshing software.
• Strong knowledge of experimental aerodynamics and wind tunnel testing techniques.
• In-depth understanding of aircraft stability and control, transonic and supersonic aerodynamics.
• Experience with aircraft performance analysis and optimization.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for data analysis is a plus.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned aerodynamicist to lead significant aircraft development programs and shape the future of aviation.

Our client is a visionary aerospace company at the forefront of aviation innovation, and we are seeking a Principal Aerospace Structures Engineer to join our fully remote team. This critical role offers the opportunity to shape the future of aircraft design from anywhere in the United States. You will lead the structural design and analysis of next-generation aircraft components and systems, ensuring their integrity, safety, and performance under extreme conditions. Your responsibilities will involve conceptualizing innovative structural designs, performing advanced stress analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools (e.g., Nastran, Abaqus), and selecting advanced composite and metallic materials. You will collaborate closely with aerodynamicists, propulsion engineers, and systems engineers to integrate structural solutions seamlessly into the overall aircraft design. This role requires a deep understanding of structural mechanics, fatigue and fracture mechanics, aeroelasticity, and failure analysis. Experience with aircraft certification processes and regulatory requirements (e.g., FAA) is highly desirable. You will mentor junior engineers, lead technical reviews, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge design methodologies. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, a strong understanding of advanced manufacturing techniques for aerospace components, and the ability to drive complex projects to successful completion. A Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field, coupled with at least 10 years of progressive experience in aerospace structural design and analysis, is required. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of aerospace engineering and thrive in a collaborative, remote-first environment, this is an unparalleled opportunity to make a significant impact.

**Description:**
You will be the Aeronautical Engineer for our team. Our team is responsible for performing modification of military aircraft (both rotary- and fixed-wing) and ground vehicles to meet evolving operational needs, as part of the Special Operations Forces Global Logistic Support Services (SOF GLSS) contract.
**What You Will Be Doing**
As the Aeronautical Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring a quality solution that meets all of the defined airworthiness requirements, and performing analysis work including stress, loads, vibration, fatigue and fracture, thermal, and aerodynamic throughout the entire process from initial design to final delivery and production support.
Your responsibilities will include:
-Ensuring a quality solution that meets all of the defined airworthiness requirements.
-Performing analysis work including stress, loads, vibration, fatigue and fracture, thermal, and aerodynamic throughout the entire process from initial design to final delivery and production support.
-Developing and tracking schedules and budgets, and presenting results to the team and customer at events like PDR and CDR.
-Collaborating with other disciplines to arrive at technical and non-technical solutions in support of overall organization objectives and customer requirements.
-Supporting proposal work and contributing to the development of technical proposals and bids.
**Why Join Us**
This position supports our Special Operations Forces - Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more here: Explore more about the services that support the Special Operations Forces community.
**Further Information About This Opportunity:**
This position is in Lexington. Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access and is in direct support of a U.S. government contract that requires a company-sponsored clearance to start.
**Basic Qualifications:**
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with a Finite Element Modeling (FEM) creation using ANSYS, FEMAP, NASTRAN or similar programs
- Strong knowledge and experience in classical stress analysis methods (hand calculations)
- Demonstrated performance in a fast paced environment
- Skilled in presenting designs & analyses to customers to get approval that the design meets all static structural, dynamic structural, thermal, and aerodynamic requirements.
**Desired Skills:**
- Familiarity with LaTEX, VBA, and MATLAB languages
- Experience in dynamics, modal/vibration, co-site, thermal, and/or fatigue/fracture analysis
- Working with an airworthiness authority to get airworthiness certification of delivered products
- Responding to build issues and providing quick resolution to keep production on schedule
- Demonstrated previous success working in a team based environment to meet objectives
- Experience leading a team of engineers through various projects and analyses
- Familiarity with creating schedules, providing project statuses, generating Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and tracking budget requirements
- Government report or thesis writing experience
- Testing Experience
- Aircraft experience a plus including C-130, MH-60, MH-47, A/MH-6
**Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
**Clearance Level:** Secret
**Other Important Information You Should Know**
**Expression of Interest:** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
**Ability to Work Remotely:** Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
**Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
**Schedule for this Position:** Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
**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 the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.**
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
**Experience Level:** Experienced Professional
**Business Unit:** MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)
**Relocation Available:** Possible
**Career Area:** Aeronautical Engineering
**Type:** Task Order/IDIQ
**Shift:** First

**Description:** **We are** _Lockheed Martin_
Experienced engineer supporting the F-35 Landing and Arresting Gear System team. Primary responsibilities include: coordination and integration with the landing gear vendor, coordination with the F-35 customer (Joint Program Office), support sustainment of these systems with evaluation of component issues/failures in the fleet, participation in change process for Class I and II changes, and participation in affordability initiatives. This position will provide significant exposure to landing gear operations, field failure resolution, supplier technical coordination, and design change implementation process.
**What's In It For You**
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k
- Paid time off
- Work/life balance
- Career development
- Mentorship opportunities
- Rewards & recognition
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
**Basic Qualifications:**
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
Experience with CATIA required.
Microsoft Office Skills - of particular importance: Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Word, and Project.
**Desired Skills:**
Highly motivated individual with the ability to learn continuously and the ability to identify multiple avenues to successfully reach team goals.
Candidate must work well individually and with team members across multiple organizations.
Strong mechanical ability with desire to build root cause investigation skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to develop clear technical presentations for customers and suppliers.
**Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
**Clearance Level:** Secret
**Other Important Information You Should Know**
**Expression of Interest:** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
**Ability to Work Remotely:** Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
**Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
**Schedule for this Position:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
**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 the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.**
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
**Experience Level:** Experienced Professional
**Business Unit:** AERONAUTICS COMPANY
**Relocation Available:** Possible
**Career Area:** Aeronautical Engineering
**Type:** Full-Time
**Shift:** First

**Description:** **We are** _Lockheed Martin_
--Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs
--Skunk Works--
The Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® is a national asset that not only holds a legendary history but also a promising future. Just as founder Clarence "Kelly" Johnson intended, we're not big on titles or protocol - we simply tackle the toughest technical challenges, making a real difference for our customers.
This req is for a level 3 AGM-158 Flex/SR Weapons System Design Leader. This candidate will be responsible for integration and design synthesis of all aspects of the XR/AGM-158 Flex weapon system family design.
The successful candidate must be well versed in participating in and supporting multi-disciplinary system trade studies. The candidate must have experience in integrating multiple disciplines including aerodynamics (including hypersonic), materials and processes, computer aided design (preferably CATIA V5), structural analysis, propulsion, thermodynamics, electronics and controls, and actuation systems.
The successful candidate must have experience coordinating with and supporting fabrication, assembly, MRB, quality, and supply chain aspects of Production Operations. The successful candidate must be capable of generating and presenting technical and administrative materials to a wide variety of customers as well as internal LM teammates.
The successful candidate should have experience supporting BA capture activities, program planning, and proposal development include cost estimation, schedule/planning development, and BoE generation. A successful candidate should also have experience supporting a variety of cross discipline technical teams.
The successful candidate must be a team player with excellent communication skills as well as the ability to lead by example. This candidate must be able to mentor early career candidates and serve as a positive model to inculcate and support One-LM.
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Selected applicant must have a secret security clearance to start.
**What's In It For You**
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
-Medical
-Dental
-401k
-Paid time off
-Work/life balance
-Career development
-Mentorship opportunities
-Rewards & recognition
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
**Basic Qualifications:**
- Experience leading design teams
- Experience in airframe structure design and analysis
- Experience with metallic and composite design
- Experience with CATIA V5 and or 3DX
**Desired Skills:**
- Experience working with LM BAs
- Experience interacting with suppliers, external customers and Production Operation
- Experience with proposal development
- MRB coordination and support
- Experience with hand stress analysis
- Experience with hypersonic boost-glide systems
**Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
**Clearance Level:** Secret
**Other Important Information You Should Know**
**Expression of Interest:** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
**Ability to Work Remotely:** Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
**Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
**Schedule for this Position:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
**Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $50,765. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. **Benefits offered:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible.
**Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is 98,300 - 170,315. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. **Benefits offered:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.
**Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.**
**The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.**
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
**Experience Level:** Experienced Professional
**Business Unit:** AERONAUTICS COMPANY
**Relocation Available:** Possible
**Career Area:** Aeronautical Engineering
**Type:** Full-Time
**Shift:** First