Airworthiness Engineer - Level 2

Description:

You will be the Airworthiness Engineer for the F-35 Airworthiness team which is responsible for ensuring the aircraft meets all regulatory and military airworthiness standards throughout design, test, and production.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Airworthiness Engineer you will be responsible for translating regulatory and military airworthiness requirements into actionable engineering plans, partnering with cross‑functional teams, and driving compliance artifacts that enable safe operation and timely product release.

“Your responsibilities will include:”

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• Develop and maintain certification and continued‑airworthiness documentation aligned with regulatory mandates.
  
• Coordinate with systems, structures, flight test, and quality teams to integrate compliance requirements into product development.
  
• Generate and review compliance artifacts, ensuring they support safe operation of the F‑35.
  
• Support design, test, and production activities to meet certification schedules.
  
• Identify and resolve airworthiness issues early to maintain program timelines.
  

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. 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 detail‑oriented engineer with a strong understanding of aviation regulations and a proven ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate effectively across disciplines, and are driven by delivering safe, high‑performance aircraft. Your proactive mindset and commitment to excellence make this role a perfect platform to impact the F‑35 program.

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.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Software Engineering.
Desired Skills:
• Airworthiness certification experience.
• Experience with MIL-HDBK-516 criteria.
• Experience multi-tasking in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong MS Excel & PowerPoint skills.
• Experience working with cross functional teams and frequent status reporting to management.
• Strong organization and coordination skills with high attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First