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Sr. Skunk Works Subsystem Design Engineer - Level 3

Job in Palmdale, Los Angeles County, California, 93552, USA
Listing for: Lockheed Martin
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering technical discipline such as Mechanical, Aerospace or Aeronautical
  • Experience with 3DX, CATIA, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Creo, Unigraphics, NX, or equivalent 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tool
  • Experience creating and/or modifying drawings
  • Experience with aircraft subsystem design, installation and troubleshooting
  • Hands on experience with aircraft modifications
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance per business requirements
Job Description

We are Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' cutting-edge team at the Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works®) in Palmdale, California, as a full-time Subsystem Design Engineer. Dive into the heart of aerospace innovation, where you'll craft and refine aircraft subsystem designs, tackle technical challenges head‑on, and ensure flawless installations. Your role will involve everything from developing and validating new designs to troubleshooting malfunctions, all while collaborating with a diverse array of teams and stakeholders.

If you're ready to soar with the best in the industry and leave your mark on the future of aviation, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Responsibilities
  • Develop, test, and validate new and modified subsystem designs
  • Troubleshoot system malfunctions to determine root cause and corrective action
  • Create and maintain 3-D CATIA models, assemblies and installations, system requirements, interface/supplier control drawings, performance specifications, system checkout procedures and statements of work
  • Create system requirements, trade studies, sub-component and flight test plans
  • Coordinate with suppliers, internal and external integrated product teams, management and the customer
  • Support manufacturing, ground/flight test and customer operating locations

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

What’s In It For You
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • 401k
  • Paid time off
  • Work/life balance
  • Career development
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Rewards & recognition
Location

Palmdale, CA

Desired skills
  • Experience with hand analysis for initial part layout
  • Experience with metallic design
  • Experience with tubing and equipment installations
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Active Secret Clearance
Other Important Information

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.

Select the Telework classification for this position

Employee will work on-site full-time

Shift

First

Work Schedule Information

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

Work Schedule

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Security Clearance

Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

LMCareers Business Unit

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Department

6E1

PSC:

STR Systems Des & Install Engr

Job Class

Aeronautical Engineering

Job Category

Experienced Professional

City, State

Palmdale-CA

City

Palmdale

Zip

93599

Virtual

no

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Yes

Req Type

Full-Time

Direct/Indirect

Direct

EEO

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.

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