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Aeronautical Engineer Manager

Lockheed Martin

Palmdale, CAFull-time$145–270K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$145–270K/yr
Location
Palmdale, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Aeronautical Engineering Manager leads teams executing aircraft harness design efforts on ADP programs. The role integrates electrical-system source data, develops wiring documentation, plans complex technical projects, and coordinates with support organizations, suppliers, customers, and program teams. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with an active secret clearance and a bachelor’s or higher degree in an engineering discipline; the selected candidate must also be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Team LeadershipSubsystem Design and InstallationAirframe LayoutDetail Part and AssemblyHarness Design3D CADCATIANXSolidWorksPro/EngineerCreoUnigraphics3DXSiemens CapitalManagementVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCustomer InteractionSenior Management Interaction

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or AboveActive Secret ClearanceU.S. CitizenshipSecret Clearance Eligibility

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Standard Job Description

What You Will Be Doing

As the Aeronautical Engineering Mgr you will be responsible for leading teams to execute harness design efforts on ADP programs, ensuring robust wiring solutions that meet stringent aerospace standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Support integration of all aspects of electrical systems, integrating source data from Vehicle Systems, Mission Systems, and Weapons Systems design teams into the entire aircraft.

  • Create wire schematics, diagrams, and harness assembly drawings to document the harness configuration.

  • Determine scope, estimate, plan, and implement highly complex technical projects.

  • Develop problem‑solving solutions and work‑around plans to keep schedule and budget on track.

  • Interface with support organizations, suppliers, and customers to align requirements.

  • Lead technical discussions in program meetings to achieve program goals.

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. (https://lmt.co/OneLM-JobDescription-Benefits) 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 proven expertise in aircraft wiring design. You thrive in complex, fast‑paced environments, communicate clearly with cross‑functional teams, and are committed to delivering high‑quality solutions that keep programs on schedule.

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

  • Team Lead Experience.

  • Experience in subsystsem design and installation (Airframe Layout, Detail Part and Assembly, Harness Design).

  • Experience with 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools such as CATIA, NX, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Creo, Unigraphics, 3DX, or equivalent.

  • Experience with Harness Design tools such as Siemens Capital or equivalent.

  • Bachelor’s or above degree from an accredited college in an engineering discipline.

  • Must be a US Citizen with active secret security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired Skills

Management Experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Experience interacting with customers and senior management.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

  • For (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.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,819 open Engineering Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$145–270K/yr
  • California median$191–285K/yr935 salary ranges
  • US median$148–261K/yr4,708 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $207K, is 12% below the California median midpoint ($237K) — in the middle half of Engineering Manager salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,087 open Engineering Manager jobs in California and 5,819 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Engineering Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (5,165 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,593 of the 5,819 open Engineering Manager jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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