Stability & Controls Engineer - Level 3

Description: You will be the Stability & Controls Engineer – Level 3 for the Flight Sciences group responsible for advancing aeronautics performance and stability solutions.

As the Stability & Controls Engineer – Level 3 you will be responsible for delivering high-impact performance, stability and controls engineering support across Air Mobility & Maritime Missions and Advanced Development Programs.

• Develop and maintain aerodynamic databases to inform aircraft design decisions.
• Perform static stability assessments and define control power requirements.
• Create mission profiles and construct flight envelopes for new and modified aircraft concepts.
• Support wind-tunnel testing and flight-test campaigns, providing technical analysis and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, producing clear technical documentation and communicating results to customers and program leadership.

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 self-starter with exceptional communication and technical writing skills. You thrive in a dynamic environment, engage as a collaborative team player, and build strong working relationships across disciplines. Your analytical mindset and attention to detail enable you to tackle complex stability and controls challenges and drive innovative solutions.

• Bachelor’s Engineering Degree (Aerospace)
• 2-5 years of relevant industry experience
• Hands‑on experience with aircraft aerodynamics, and stability and controls.
• Proficient in at least one coding language (MATLAB, VBA, Python)
• Microsoft Office Skills

• Masters or Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with running aerodynamics / performance / S&C analyses to inform aircraft design cycles
• Willing and able to support extended and off shift work schedules.
• Willing to travel to support off-site testing (flight test, wind tunnel)
• Ability to effectively document and accurately convey technical data.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills to interface with multifunctional teams.

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Work Schedules: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

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

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