Airframe Structural Design Engineer

Description

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a full-time Structural Design Engineer. In this role, you will:

• Conduct trade studies and evaluate alternatives—optimizing form, fit, and function of the primary and secondary structure and assembly
• Design, develop, and finalize structural arrangements and layouts with systems interfaces
• Develop structural design standard parts and fastener selection
• Create Build‑to‑Packages for detailed parts, assemblies, and installations

Required experience and skills:

• Experience with CATIA, Solid Works, or other CAD applications
• Experience coordinating with and supporting fabrication, assembly, MRB, quality, and supply chain aspects of Production Operations
• Ability to generate and present technical and administrative materials to a wide variety of customers and internal teammates
• Prior leadership experience and demonstrated success in aerospace product development

• Medical
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

• Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Bachelor's degree
• Experience in detailed design of composite and metallic structures
• Experience interacting with suppliers, external customers and Production Operation
• CATIA V5, PLM tool usage, product configuration development and maintenance

• More than 9 years experience in aerospace vehicle development
• Strong CATIA V5 skills
• Strong Fibersim skills
• Experience using Teamcenter
• Experience leading design teams
• Good interpersonal skills and group leadership
• Ability to clearly represent technical issues to senior staff including trade study results and available solutions
• Experience across new product development and fielded product sustainment

Requires a government security clearance. Must be a US Citizen. Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years.

Onsite Full‑time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Schedule:

4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

Application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5–30 days of the requisition posting date for optimal consideration.

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

Experience Level
:
Experienced Professional

Business Unit
: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available
:
Possible

Career Area
:
Aeronautical Engineering

Type
:
Full‑Time

Shift
:
First