Aerospace Engineer

We are seeking a seasoned Aerospace Engineer to support defense aerospace programs, focusing on the conception, design, analysis, and validation of aerospace structures and systems across multiple platforms. This role requires expertise in aerodynamics, structures, mechanisms, systems integration, and developing Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs). The incumbent will mentor junior engineers, work on integrated product teams, ensure deliverables meet contractual and regulatory requirements, and understand defense acquisition and certification processes. The ability to work independently towards assigned objectives is critical.

Must Have

• Lead development of aerospace structures and subsystems (design, analysis, integration)
• Own technical roadmap, risk assessments, and trade-off studies
• Mentor junior staff on best practices, design methodologies, and verification strategies
• Develop lightweight, high-strength structures using composite and metallic materials
• Perform stress, fatigue, and durability analyses (classical hand calcs, FEA tools)
• Design and integrate Multiphysics systems into aerospace platforms
• Conduct basic CFD, system-level simulations, and multidisciplinary trade studies
• Create and maintain high-fidelity CAD models (CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks)
• Generate technical drawings adhering to ASME standards (GD&T, tolerance analysis)
• Author and/or review technical documentation, specifications, test plans, and CDRL deliverables
• Derive requirements from customer voice and high-level objectives
• Assist program managers with scope, schedule, cost baselines, and CDRL delivery
• Interface with customers and program managers for technical alignment and schedule adherence
• Participate in programmatic external reviews (MRR, IDR, FDR, CDR)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders; may lead integrated product teams
• Prepare and present technical documentation to stakeholders
• Leverage emerging technologies (additive manufacturing, AI assistance, cad-based PMI)
• Identify opportunities for tool/process improvements and cost reductions
• Execute root cause analysis and develop corrective actions

Good to Have

• 10-15 years of progressive defense aerospace engineering experience (8+ years focused on structures, systems, flight hardware)
• Familiarity with CDRL development from data item descriptions (DIDs)
• Experience writing multiple 50-100 page technical documents
• Hands-on experience with composite structures manufacturing and tooling
• Hands-on experience in metals fabrication and machining (up to 5-axis)
• Prior involvement in DoD acquisition lifecycle and technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)
• Experience developing complex, high-cost, multi-physics products from concept to delivery

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with generous matching and company contributions
• Professional Development (mentoring, educational programs, networking, skills enhancement)
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO, paid holidays, jury duty, military obligations)
• Flexible work schedules (Flex-time)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education Assistance

Job ID: 711687BR Date posted: Dec. 01, 2025

Description:We are seeking a seasoned Aerospace Engineer to support defense aerospace programs, with a focus on the conception, design, analysis, and validation of aerospace structures and systems that span multiple aerospace platforms. This role requires technical expertise in aerodynamics, structures, mechanisms, systems and integration, and developing Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs). The incumbent will mentor junior engineers, work on integrated product teams, ensure deliverables meet contractual and regulatory requirements, and understand defense acquisition and certification processes. Ability to work independently towards assigned objectives in lieu of discrete tasking is critical.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Lead the development of aerospace structures and subsystems to include design, analysis, and integration.
• Own the technical roadmap, risk assessments, and trade off studies for assigned objectives.
• Mentor junior staff; collaborate to provide constructive guidance on best practices, design methodologies, verification strategies, CDRL development, and results feedback.

Technical Skills

• Develop lightweight, high strength structures and components using composite and metallic material systems.
• Perform stress, fatigue, and durability analyses using classical hand calcs and FEA tools (Nastran, FEMAP, ANSYS). Structural optimization is a plus.
• Design and integration of Multiphysics systems (electrical, thermal, fluids, mechanical) into aerospace platforms; systems may have dynamic components.
• Conduct basic CFD, system level simulations, and multi disciplinary trade studies to establish or optimize designs.
• Create and maintain high fidelity CAD models (CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks) using an integrated modeling approach.
• Generate technical drawings of variable scope and complexity that adhere to ASME standards (Single part, Inseparable Assembly, Separable Assembly, Composite, Machined, Welded, Cables, etc).
• Author and/or review technical documentation, specifications, test plans, analysis reports, and CDRL deliverables.
• Ability to derive requirements from voice of customer and high-level objectives.

Project & Program Support

• Assist program managers to define scope, schedule, cost baselines, and CDRL delivery schedules.
• Interface with customers and program managers to ensure technical alignment, documentation accuracy, and schedule adherence.
• Participate in programmatic external reviews (MRR, IDR, FDR, CDR).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and internal/external stakeholders; may lead integrated product teams.
• Prepare and present technical documentation, including design reviews, analysis reports, and compliance matrices to stakeholders.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Leverage emerging technologies and methods to be a force multiplier (additive manufacturing, AI assistance, cad-based PMI, etc.).
• When warranted, identify opportunities for tool and process improvements, re-evaluations, adoption of new standards, and cost reductions that have a significant impact on schedule, qualitative outcomes and financial performance.
• Executes root cause analysis and develops corrective actions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (ABET accredited).
• Progressive defense aerospace engineering experience, including experience with aerospace structures, systems and flight hardware.
• Strong integrated CAD modeling skills (CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks).
• Extensive drawing experience using ASME standards. In depth understanding of GD&T and tolerance analysis of simple and complex geometries.
• Must be fluent in top-down design approaches for complex systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to present complex technical concepts to mixed audience stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials, structural dynamics, and load path optimization.
• US Citizen. The ability to obtain & maintain a Secret Clearance.

Desired Skills:

• 10-15 years of progressive defense aerospace engineering experience, including 8+ years focused on aerospace structures, systems and flight hardware.
• Familiarity with CDRL development derived from data item descriptions (DIDs).
• Experience in writing multiple 50-100 page technical documents.
• Hands-on experience with composite structures manufacturing and tooling.
• Hands-on experience in metals fabrication and machining, up to 5-axis.
• Prior involvement in DoD acquisition lifecycle and technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Experience developing complex, high-cost, multi-physics products and systems from concept to delivery.

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

Clearance Level: Secret

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: 9x80 every other Friday off

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 $104,500 - $184,115. 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 Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

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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Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

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Benefits

• ### Healthcare

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

• ### 401(k)/Retirement Plans

Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

• ### Professional Development

We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

• ### Maternity and Paternity Leave

Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

• ### Paid Time Off

We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

• ### Flex-time

Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.