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Structure Design Engr - E2

Lockheed Martin

Palmdale, CAFull-time$79–147K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$79–147K/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 Structure Design Engineer will support Lockheed Martin’s Aeronautics team by developing structural arrangements and layouts for next-generation aircraft. The role includes evaluating design alternatives, selecting standard parts and fasteners, and preparing build-to-package documentation. The candidate should have airframe structure design experience and CAD experience; metallic and composite design, hand stress analysis, and GD&T are desired. U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Airframe Structure DesignCAD ApplicationsCATIASolidWorksMetallic DesignComposite DesignHand Stress AnalysisGeometric Dimensioning and TolerancingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft Office

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or AboveU.S. CitizenshipActive Secret Clearance

Benefits

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

Full job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Aeronautical Engineer for the Aeronautics team which is responsible for advancing aerospace innovation.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Aeronautical Engineer you will be responsible for shaping the structural integrity of next‑generation aircraft.

“Your responsibilities will include:”

  • Conduct trade studies and evaluate alternatives to optimize form, fit, and function of primary and secondary structures.

  • Design, develop, and finalize structural arrangements and layouts with systems interfaces.

  • Develop structural design standard parts and select appropriate fasteners.

  • Create Build‑to‑Package documentation for detailed parts, assemblies, and installations.

  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure designs meet performance and schedule 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 strong experience in CATIA, SolidWorks, or comparable CAD tools. You thrive on solving complex structural challenges, enjoy detailed trade‑off analysis, and are committed to delivering high‑quality designs on schedule. Your proactive mindset and technical expertise make you a perfect fit for a role that directly contributes to mission‑critical aerospace 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 possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or above Degree in an Engineering Discipline

  • Experience in airframe structure design

  • Experience with CATIA, SolidWorks, or other CAD applications

Desired Skills

  • Experience with metallic and composite design

  • Experience with hand stress analysis for preliminary sizing

  • Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office

Interview Questions

Analytical Ability: Give an example of a time you identified a small problem and took action to fix it before it became a major problem. What were the potential pitfalls you were trying to avoid?

Be accountable: Give me an example of a time you went above or beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done.

Communicate with Positive Impact: Tell me about a time you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion.

Prioritization: Give an example of a situation where you had to demonstrate the ability to handle multiple priorities to deliver results. Describe the situation and how you addressed it.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00

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.

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