Airframe Design Engineer - E2
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, we are advancing aerospace innovation and developing technologies that define the future of aviation. Our teams solve complex challenges while delivering advanced helicopter solutions for customers around the world.
StandardJob Description WHAT WE’RE DOING
At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, we are advancing aerospace innovation and developing technologies that define the future of aviation. Our teams solve complex challenges while delivering advanced helicopter solutions for customers around the world.
THE WORKThe Airframe Design Engineering organization is seeking a highly motivated individual with an engineering degree and related experience to fill the role of Airframe Design Engineer on the Marine Corps Systems platform. Typical tasks include the design of metallic and composite airframe structure. The selected candidate will be involved in developing basic data, preliminary design layouts, and detail design for new and revised parts, assemblies, and systems that make up helicopter fuselage primary and secondary structures.
This involves working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Selected candidate will participate in development and presentation of design proposals, detail design, and support through the product lifecycle. Layouts and model-based defimnition data sets for release will be prepared using Dassault's 3
DEXPERIENCE (CATIA V6/3
Dx). Composite design will utilize the 3
Dx Composite Design workbenches (CPD). Occasional travel may be required to support suppliers, customer meetings, and reviews, as well as aircraft build support and test. In this position, the design engineer will work with cross functional teams within the Sikorsky Engineering and Technology group, across multiple sites. Excellent communication skills are required to ensure the team effectively meets requirements and achieves milestones.
The individual will actively engage in continuous quality improvement through root cause analysis and corrective action processes and the use of other Continuous Improvement (CI) tools. US citizenship required as most programs and projects assigned are ITAR restricted.
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of advanced helicopters for commercial, industrial, and military applications. Our teams are committed to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering mission-critical solutions.
Who You AreYou are a creative, detail-oriented engineer with a strong foundation in airframe design and experience with metallic and composite structures. You are proficient with CATIA V5/V6 or similar CAD tools and bring strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. An engineering degree and relevant experience are required.
WHY JOIN USJoin Sikorsky and help design the next generation of advanced helicopter structures. You’ll work with talented engineers, use industry-leading design tools, tackle complex technical challenges, and gain opportunities to grow your career while contributing to products that make a difference.
Basic QualificationsBachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university with 2 years of professional experience, or no experience required with a related Masters degree. US Citizenship is required.
Desired SkillsExperience with CATIA V5, 3
DEXPERIENCE, or equivalent CAD/PLM systems. Experience in design of metallic and composite airframe structures. Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing. Experience in model based definition. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Good communication skills and able to work in a team environment.
Full-Time Salary…
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