Affordability Engineer Senior - Level 3

Description

You will be the Affordability Engineer Senior
- Level 3 for the F‑35 Affordability Engineering team which is responsible for delivering cost‑effective solutions across the F‑35 program.

As the Affordability Engineer Senior
- Level 3 you will be responsible for driving cost‑reduction initiatives and providing strategic affordability guidance to multiple stakeholders.

• Integrate and execute Cost Reduction Initiatives (CRI) across Production, Sustainment, and Development business units.
• Advise cost‑category owners and CRI project leads on affordability processes, decision criteria, and funding options.
• Monitor CRI project budgets and progress, delivering technical guidance to process managers.
• Act as liaison among engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, suppliers, and program stakeholders.
• Develop expertise as a Value‑Driven Solutions Specialist supporting Aeronautics Engineering & Technology leadership.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. We provide a comprehensive benefits package.

You are a self‑starting, innovative engineer with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. You thrive in fast‑paced, high‑visibility environments and excel at networking across diverse teams. Your ability to balance technical expertise with strategic thinking makes you an ideal candidate to protect millions of dollars in program spending.

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

This position is in Fort Worth, TX. Discover Fort Worth.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Engineering experience in the Aerospace Industry.

• Experience using Microsoft Office tools emphasizing Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, including briefing to members of upper management.
• Experience in systems engineering disciplines with understanding of the total lifecycle (architecture, requirements, design, analysis, integration, verification, production and sustainment) including the following key competencies:
  Supplier Interface, Proposal Analysis, Risk and Opportunity Assessment.
• Experience working with the change request process.
• Experience with trade studies.
• Understanding and strong appreciation for practicing and developing Standard Work processes and tools.
• Knowledge of overall F‑35 air system, design, and processes.
• Knowledge of F‑35 development, production operations, and sustainment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles or experience.
• Knowledge of Subcontract Management process (TINA, FAR, proposal, PCA, negotiations, FFP, LTA, MRC).

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.

Secret

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.

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

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to 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.

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week