Aeronautical Engineer Sr - E3

Requisition  Eligible?:
Yes

ERP amount: $7,500

Relocation:
Yes Type:
Exempt

Shift: 1

Clearance Prior to Start:
Interim Top Secret Final Clearance:
Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

Pay Transparency: $95,900.00 - $Experience Level: Experienced Professional FT/PT/Casual:
Full Time Department : LM Aeronautics Co
- Palmdale Business Unit: LM Aeronautics Co
- Palmdale Standard

Job Description You will be the Sr. Skunk Works Subsystem Design Engineer for the Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works) which is responsible for advancing aerospace subsystem innovation.

What You Will Be Doing As the Sr. Skunk Works Subsystem Design Engineer you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and validation of aircraft subsystems while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams."Your responsibilities will 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, installations, system requirements, and interface drawings.

Generate system requirements, conduct trade studies, and draft sub‑component and flight test plans.

Coordinate with suppliers, integrated product teams, management, and the customer.

What’s In It For You 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. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? 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.

Who You Are You are a collaborative, results‑driven engineer with a strong track record in aerospace subsystem design. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, excel at problem solving, and communicate clearly with cross‑functional teams. Your expertise in CATIA, systems engineering, and test validation positions you to make an immediate impact on cutting‑edge aviation projects.

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

Designs, develops, and tests a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight. Establishes structural specifications, performs stress analysis, and conducts performance tests.

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

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-5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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