Aeronautical Engineer Stf, Conceptual Design - Level 4

Description:

You will be the Aeronautical Engineer, Conceptual Design Staff for the Conceptual Design team which is responsible for advancing innovative aircraft concepts.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Aeronautical Engineer, Conceptual Design you will be responsible for shaping the technical direction of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' Conceptual Design effort, mentoring peers, and ensuring rigorous standards across programs.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Develop, implement, and execute technical standards and associated processes for conceptual design.

* Partner with deployed Conceptual Designers to deliver high‑quality support on programs.

* Mentor and grow the next generation of Conceptual Design technical leaders.

* Collaborate across sites to align design strategies with program objectives.

* Ensure compliance with all aircraft design competencies and regulatory requirements.

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 expertise in aircraft design, a proven track record of mentorship, and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment, value integrity, and are driven to solve complex challenges that keep people safe.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

This position can be based in either Fort Worth, TX, Palmdale, CA or Marietta, GA

Basic Qualifications:

* Engineering degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical or Mechanical discipline from an accredited university.

* Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams of two or more people, such as serving as a configuration or air vehicle lead.

* Full proficiency in one or more CAD systems such as Catia V5, 3DX, Solid Works, NX, or similar (Catia V5 or 3DX preferred).

* Significant experience with aircraft configuration design, sizing, and/or synthesis.

* Experience representing the company to stakeholder audiences.

* Experience leading technical reviews.

Desired

Skills:

* Experience lofting aircraft outer mold lines (OMLs) and/or flowpaths (IMLs) in support of high fidelity discipline analysis

* Experience developing internal aircraft packaging models and inboard layouts.

* Experience executing conceptual trades such as engine selection, planform selection, control effector layout, landing gear layout, etc.

* Experience creating and utilizing Multidisciplinary Design, Analysis, and Optimization (MDAO) models.

* Experience producing design space visualizations such as carpet plots, pareto fronts, and other graphics.

* Proficiency in a technical programming language such as Matlab, Python, or other.

* Adjacent aircraft experience, such as a student/private pilot license, A&P certification, or other related experience.

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…