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Skunk Works Subsystem Design Engineer - Level 2

Job in Palmdale, Los Angeles County, California, 93551, USA
Listing for: Lockheed Martin Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70100 - 123625 USD Yearly USD 70100.00 123625.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description:

We are Lockheed Martin

Join 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 for this position may include:

* 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

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

* Medical

* Dental

* 401k

* Paid time off

* Work/life balance

* Career development

* Mentorship opportunities

* Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology.

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 engineering experience

* Ability to to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance per business requirements

Desired

Skills:

* Experience with hand analysis for initial part layout

* Experience with metallic design

* Experience with tubing and equipment installation

* Excellent writing and communication skills

* Active Secret Clearance

* 3 years of professional experience; or 1 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.

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

Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest:
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.

Work Schedules:
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.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Pay Rate:
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 $70,100 - $123,625. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.

Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental…
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