Structural Design Engineer - Level 2

Standard Job Description

You will be the Aeronautical Engineer - E2 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 - E2 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: 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 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 design

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with mod / kit design
• Production line support experience
• 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

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

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.