Design Engineer​/Checker - Level 2

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, equivalent experience/combined education considered, with 2 years of professional experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of engineering design or design checking or quality assurance experience with a strong CAD focus, preferably on advanced fighter aircraft programs.
• Proficient user of Siemens’ NX CAD system.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a model centric environment and perform model based verification.
• Proficient with PC operations, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and PLM tools.
• Must be a US Citizen; this position is located at a facility that requires special access.

You will be the Design Engineer / Checker
- Level 2 for the Build to Package Verification Process and Compliance team which is responsible for ensuring the integrity, completeness, and compliance of F‑35 engineering designs and 3‑D models.

As the Design Engineer / Checker
- Level 2 you will be responsible for acting as a critical quality gate, reviewing designs, applying GD&T, and validating models before they move downstream.

• Review and analyze F‑35 engineering designs and 3‑D models for compliance with specifications, standards, and downstream user needs.
• Apply ASME Y14.5 GD&T principles and verify drawing standards per ASME Y14.100.
• Conduct model‑centric verification, ensuring full definition of features and FSDA compliance.
• Generate concise check and non‑conformance reports while maintaining traceability matrices.
• Collaborate with design engineers, configuration managers, and program stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

• Working experience with Full‑Sized Determinant Assembly (FSDA) modeling practices.
• Working knowledge and practical application of ASME Y14.5 GD&T along with familiarity of ASME drawings.
• Working experience with Siemens’ Team Center PLM tools.
• Mono‑based or mono‑detail design practices experience.
• Experience with Full Sized Determinant Assembly (FSDA) designs.
• Knowledge of DoD contract requirements and MIL STD documentation.
• Familiarity with Configuration Management.
• Working knowledge and practical application of ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing practices.
• Ability to develop check scripts/macros to automate routine verification tasks.
• Very detail oriented with good verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to thrive in fast paced, deadline driven team settings.
• One‑team mindset to achieve common goal.

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. 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.

You are a detail‑oriented engineer with extensive Siemens NX experience who thrives in a fast‑paced, model‑centric environment. You bring a collaborative spirit, a positive attitude, and the ability to communicate findings clearly both verbally and in writing. Your proficiency with PC operations and the MS Office suite enables you to produce high‑quality documentation and support continuous improvement of checking processes.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Onsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.