Structural Design Engineer Senior - Level 3

Standard Job Description

You will be the Aeronautical Engineer Sr - E3 for the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing for Military Aircraft (AMMM) program which is responsible for delivering innovative airframe solutions.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Aeronautical Engineer Sr - E3 you will be responsible for applying technical expertise to solve complex aircraft design challenges and drive manufacturable, high‑performance airframe structures.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop airframe structure designs that meet customer requirements, industry standards, and regulations.
• Create preliminary layouts for installations, assemblies, and detailed parts.
• Conduct design reviews and communicate progress with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with support organizations such as stress analysis, manufacturing, tooling, and supply‑chain management to ensure successful implementation.
• Support manufacturing operations and resolve technical issues related to aircraft structures.

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 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, self‑directed engineer with solid aerospace design experience, familiar with configuration‑management techniques, drafting standards, and military aircraft specifications. You thrive on turning concepts into manufacturable designs, enjoy coordinating across multidisciplinary teams, and are eager to contribute to mission‑critical programs.

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 be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering, or high school diploma with equivalent experience in an Engineering role.
• Experience in CAD systems (e.g. CATIA V5, NX, SolidWorks, CCD etc.)
• Experience with metallic or composite structural design

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with mod / kit design
• Familiarity with legacy aircraft programs and legacy drawing interpretation
• Aerospace design experience with knowledge of configuration management techniques, drafting/drawing conventions, and aerospace specifications and procedures
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Excellent communication, presentation, people and team skills
• Proven history of strong work habits and a positive attitude
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• C-130 experience