Airframe Design Engineer Stf - E4

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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 WORK

The Airframe Design Engineering organization is seeking a motivated Airframe Design Engineer to support metallic and composite structure design. You will develop basic data, preliminary layouts, and detailed designs for new and revised parts, assemblies, and systems supporting helicopter fuselage primary and secondary structures. Working with multidisciplinary teams across Sikorsky Engineering and Technology, you will develop and present design proposals, create engineering layouts and drawings, and provide support throughout the product lifecycle. Designs will be developed using CATIA V5 and/or 3Dx/V6, with CATIA CPD used for composite design. Occasional travel may be required for supplier support, customer meetings, aircraft build activities, and testing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing 2D airframe layouts and cross-sectional designs
• Creating 3D solid models and surface designs for structural components
• Applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Developing engineering drawings and part specifications
• Designing composite laminates and manufacturing requirements
• Developing bonded assembly manufacturing requirements
• Collaborating across engineering disciplines to meet requirements and milestones

U.S. citizenship is required as most programs and projects are ITAR restricted.

WHO WE ARE

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/or 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 US

Join 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 Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline from an accredited college.
• 9+ years of professional experience in Aerospace or related Mechanical Engineering Design discipline.
• 5+ years of Computer Aided Design experience with Catia V5/V6(3DX) for developing mechanical design models.
• Extensive technical expertise in structural design principles, material science and load analysis.
• Experience using technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques for solutioning complex problems.

Desired Skills

• 3+ years' experience in design of composite airframe structure with Catia V5 and 3DX workbenches.
• Familiarity with model based system engineering for requirements flow down.
• Expertise with the use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing for manufacturing fit and function.
• Willingness and ability to technically mentor early career talent

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

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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.