Composite Rotor Blade Design Engineer

Overview

WHAT WE'RE DOING At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, we are at the forefront of aerospace innovation, driving the development and deployment of cutting-edge technology in the field of aviation. We solve the great problems of our times with innovative technologies that define eras. While no one knows what's going to change the world next, our people are already working on it.

This Composite Rotor Blade Design Engineer position is in Fort Worth, Texas. Blades engineers use their unique knowledge of composite rotor blade structures to develop next generation designs for legacy aircraft upgrades and new flight vehicles.

The Blade Design Engineer assignments will include developing conceptual, preliminary, and detail design layouts of composite blade designs. The engineer will follow robust processes to ensure the designs meet customer and company requirements for performance and durability in the field. The design engineer will also support production of blade designs, working closely with suppliers to ensure product delivered meet drawing specifications.

The engineer will also provide fleet support for maintenance and repair of fielded blades.

In this position, the design engineer will work with cross functional teams within the Sikorsky Engineering and Technology group, across multiple sites. Excellent communication skills are required to ensure the team effectively meets requirements and achieves milestones.

Technical tasks the engineer will perform include blade layouts including 2D cross-sectional design, 3D solid modeling and surfacing of blade assembly subcomponent parts, Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, engineering drawing and part specification development, developing composite laminate design and manufacturing requirements, and developing bonded assembly manufacture requirements.

US citizenship required as most programs and projects assigned are ITAR restricted.

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of advanced helicopters for commercial, industrial, and military use. With a rich history of innovation and excellence, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology and delivering unparalleled solutions to our customers.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

With our employees as our top priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development 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.

At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.

• Experience with CATIA V5, V6 or 3
  
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• CATIA CPD workbench design experience
• Surfacing design experience
• Detail design experience using ASME Y14.5 standards
• Composite rotor blade design experience
• Hands on experience with composite part manufacture

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.

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.