Airframe Structural Design Engineer - Level 3

Job Description

Airframe Structural Design Engineer for the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) responsible for delivering cutting‑edge aircraft structural solutions.

As the Airframe Structural Design Engineer, you will be responsible for turning complex aerodynamic concepts into reliable, manufacturable structures that enable mission success. Your responsibilities will include:

• Creation and modification of primary and secondary structural parts, assemblies, installations, and interface control models/documents.
• Contributing to the development, testing, and validation of aircraft structural designs.
• Assisting in the creation of system requirements, trade studies, statements of work, and test plans.
• Coordinating with internal Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and interfacing with external IPTs and suppliers.

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 flexibility to enable inspiration and focus.

You are a collaborative, results‑driven engineer with a strong background in aircraft structures and a proven ability to solve complex design challenges. You thrive in multidisciplinary teams, bring disciplined technical rigor, and are eager to contribute to breakthrough aerospace programs.

The selected candidate must possess an active Top Secret clearance to start.

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering technical discipline such as Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience with CATIA V5
• Experience creating and/or modifying drawings
• US‑DOD Top Secret clearance

• Experience with Fibersim or 3DX composites design workbench
• Experience with metallic and composite design
• Experience with 3D model based design definition
• Experience with determinant structural assembly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team‑based environment

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

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5–30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

National Pay Statement:
The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 – $150,765. For states not referenced above, the salary range will reflect the candidate's final work location. (Detailed factors considered).

Premium Pay Statement:
The annual base salary range in major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $98,300 – $170,315. For states not referenced above, the salary range will reflect the candidate's final work location.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

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.

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to employees. Schedules range from a standard 40‑hour week while others may be condensed for additional time away from the office.