31 mechanical engineer lead jobs found in Fort Worth

Description: You will be the Aeronautical Engineer Sr Staff for the Aeronautics Engineering Team which is responsible for delivering breakthrough aircraft capabilities. What You Will Be Doing As the Aeronautical Engineer Sr Staff you will be responsible for advancing finite element analysis that underpins the design, development, and sustainment of our premier military aircraft programs. Your responsibilities will include: Develop and validate high‑fidelity finite element models for F‑35, P‑47, IFG, and ADP platforms. Conduct structural analyses, interpret results, and provide actionable recommendations to design teams. Partner with cross‑functional engineers to support design reviews and certification efforts. Mentor junior analysts and promote best practices in modeling and simulation. Identify opportunities to enhance analysis efficiency and accuracy. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall...

Description: You will be the Structural Analyst for the F-35 Program Stress Analysis Team which is responsible for delivering robust structural solutions for one of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft. What You Will Be Doing As the Structural Analyst you will be responsible for performing stress analysis on new and revised designs of subsystem parts and installations, ensuring they meet rigorous performance standards. Your responsibilities will include: Work directly with designers to convey requirements and verify compliant products. Employ fundamental and complex engineering analysis to size parts for the severe environment of a fifth‑generation fighter jet. Utilize cutting‑edge analytical tools such as HyperMesh, Nastran, Patran, Abaqus, Mathcad, and proprietary Lockheed Martin software. Apply knowledge of engineering mechanics—including statics, dynamics, and strength of materials—to achieve accurate static strength assessments and detailed...

Description: You will be the Stress Analysis Engineer - Level 2 for the F-35 Fuselage and MRB Stress Analysis Team which is responsible for delivering high‑fidelity structural assessments that enable safe, reliable aircraft operation. What You Will Be Doing As the Stress Analysis Engineer - Level 2 you will be responsible for creating and evaluating structural models that support the F‑35 fuselage and MRB repair processes. Your responsibilities will include: Create high‑quality finite element model (FEM) meshes, post‑process FEM results, and generate stress packages to support crack correlation for the service‑life analysis team. Perform stress analysis on metallic materials, size detail parts, and assess the strength of primary and secondary aircraft structures. Support Production and Sustainment Material Review Board (MRB) repairs, ensuring discrepant parts or assemblies meet required strength standards. Conduct strength analysis to certify new and...

Description: You will be the Stress Analysis Engineer - Level 3 for the F-35 Fuselage and MRB Stress Analysis Team which is responsible for delivering structural integrity solutions for the F‑35 airframe. What You Will Be Doing As the Stress Analysis Engineer - Level 3 you will be responsible for creating and validating stress analyses that ensure the safety and performance of metallic aircraft structures. Your work will directly support production and sustainment efforts while advancing toolsets that streamline the MRB workflow. “Your responsibilities will include:” Perform stress analysis on metallic materials, sizing detail parts and assessing strength of primary and secondary aircraft structures. Support Production and Sustainment Material Review Board (MRB) repairs to verify that discrepant parts meet required strength standards. Post‑process finite‑element model (FEM) results and quickly determine internal airframe loads to guide repair dispositions....

Description: You will be the Mechanical Engineer Sr for the Simulation and Systems Labs (SSL) team which is responsible for designing and delivering advanced simulation hardware lab environments. What You Will Be Doing As the Mechanical Engineer Sr you will be responsible for leading the mechanical design effort that enables realistic flight‑simulation testing. Your responsibilities will include: Lead mechanical 3D modeling and 2D drawing development for simulation hardware labs. Coordinate procurement, vendor engagement, and fabrication liaison for lab infrastructure. Oversee installation, checkout, and integration of HITL avionics and simulation equipment. Provide Earned Value Management inputs and collaborate across hardware, systems, and operations teams. 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...

Description: We are seeking a level 2 Test Engineer to support production aircraft test activities in the Acceptance Test Facility (ATF), a center of excellence for indoor radar range testing. What You Will Be Doing The selected candidate will partner with the ATF team to support production events across our Fort Worth, Japan, and Italy sites. This position will be on 2nd shift, and the selected candidate will need be able obtain a Secret Security clearance. Occasional international travel will be involved with this position. Key Responsibilities: -Support major system upgrades and testing, including F-35 RCS capabilities and Motion Systems. -F-35 RCS range testing. -Troubleshooting and repair of radar and motion systems. -Zonal Radar testing. -Project Management. -Tooling/Facility maintenance. What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend! From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security,...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 for the Advanced Development Program (ADP) which is responsible for delivering end‑to‑end systems engineering support across the ADP product line. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 you will be responsible for guiding complex engineering efforts from concept through aircraft sustainment in a fast‑paced, Agile environment. Your responsibilities will include: Driving requirements tracking, decomposition, and flow‑down across multiple programs. Conducting risk management and technical trade studies to inform design decisions. Developing and maintaining verification and validation plans, ensuring airworthiness compliance. Collaborating with suppliers, functional experts, and senior engineers to integrate solutions. Applying industry‑standard requirement formulation, traceability, and metrics. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being,...

Description: You will be the Facilities Project Engineer for the Facilities Engineering Team which is responsible for delivering reliable, secure, and efficient facility infrastructure solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the Facilities Project Engineer - Level 2 you will be responsible for translating customer needs and regulatory requirements into robust facility designs that support classified laboratory environments. Your responsibilities will include: Design and review electrical power and cooling systems, including single‑phase, three‑phase, and multiple‑input configurations. Perform heat‑load calculations and develop preliminary facility layouts based on construction blueprints and panel schedules. Ensure compliance with Government Facilities Security Documentation (e.g., ICD‑705) and industry standards such as the National Electrical Code and National Fire Codes. Collaborate with customers, management, and LM Facilities to define project...

Description: You will be the Service Life Analysis Engineer for the Integrated Fighter Group (IFG) which is responsible for advancing airframe durability and mission readiness. What You Will Be Doing As the Service Life Analysis Engineer you will be responsible for applying durability and damage tolerance (DADT) expertise to support force‑management, field, and depot activities. Your responsibilities will include: Using crack initiation and crack growth analysis tools to perform design sizing, DADT updates, Material Review Board (MRB) support, and field dispositions. Developing force‑management source data to actively manage the airframe and ensure safe operation. Creating and implementing Force Structural Maintenance Plans (FSMPs) and Individual Aircraft Tracking (IAT) to support force‑management activities. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options....

Description: You will be the Stress Analysis Engineer Associate Manager for the IFG Stress Team which is responsible for... What You Will Be Doing As the Stress Analysis Engineer Associate Manager you will be responsible for leading a Level 4 Leadership role within the IFG Stress Team, providing administrative leadership to early‑career engineers while also serving as a technical stress analyst. "Your responsibilities will include:" Career mentoring and performance assessment of engineering staff. Administrative duties and compensation/award management. Identifying growth opportunities and development plans. Managing training activities and behavioral actions. Technical stress analysis and reporting to the technical lead. 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...

Description: The future of aerospace is built by engineers who can bridge the gap between mechanical design and advanced electronics. At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to help design and integrate mission-critical electronic hardware for advanced aircraft systems. In this role, you’ll work on ruggedized avionics, embedded hardware, and electro-mechanical systems that support some of the most sophisticated aerospace technology in the world. If you enjoy solving complex hardware challenges, collaborating across engineering disciplines, and seeing your designs support real-world missions, this opportunity was built for you. What You Will Be Doing As the Mechanical Engineer - Level 3 you will be responsible for delivering robust mechanical solutions that enable the EHD team’s mission‑critical hardware to perform flawlessly in aerospace environments. Your responsibilities will include: Design and analyze mechanical...

Description: You will be the Fuel System Engineer for the Utility Systems IPT which is responsible for... What You Will Be Doing As the Fuel System Engineer you will be responsible for delivering fluid and mechanical engineering solutions within advanced development programs, focusing on aircraft fuel system design, analysis, and aerial refueling. Your responsibilities will include: Lead system‑level fuel design and analysis to meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with cross‑functional IPT members to translate customer requirements into integrated system solutions. Develop and validate aero‑refueling concepts and support test planning and execution. Manage technical trade studies balancing schedule, cost, and risk. Provide technical guidance and documentation throughout the product lifecycle. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer for the Vehicle Systems Engineering – Production Liaison Team which is responsible for bridging Vehicle Systems Engineering and Production on the F‑35 program. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer you will be responsible for ensuring seamless technical communication and problem‑resolution between design and production. Your responsibilities will include: Collaborate with senior engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues on production aircraft. Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations for production and fleet anomalies. Coordinate and lead test events on production aircraft to support development and certification activities. Update and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D drawings, adhering to drafting standards and configuration‑management protocols. Develop and manage MBSE models and requirements using SysML and IBM DOORS to ensure traceability and system integrity....

Description: You will be the Structures Design Engineer for the Airframe Structures Team which is responsible for developing and validating aircraft structural solutions for the F‑22 program. What You Will Be Doing As the Structures Design Engineer you will be responsible for applying technical expertise to create and refine structural designs that enable mission‑critical performance. Your responsibilities will include: Creation and/or modification of primary and secondary structural parts, assemblies, installations, and interface control models/documents. Contributing to the development, testing, and validation of aircraft structural designs. Design, development, and finalization of structural and mechanical layouts with systems interfaces. Coordination with internal Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and interaction with external IPTs and suppliers. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall...

Description: You will be the CAD/CAM Engineer Staff for the CAD/CAM & PLM organization which is responsible for advancing training and best‑practice processes across all aeronautical sites. What You Will Be Doing As the CAD/CAM Engineer Staff you will be responsible for leading the CAD and PLM training program, developing standards, and ensuring the engineering community can efficiently use the tools and processes required for mission success. Your responsibilities will include: Design, develop, and deliver training programs for CATIA V5, 3DX, NX, and Xcelerator across design, analysis, manufacturing, tooling, sustainment, and specialty engineering teams. Create and maintain training documentation, standards, and processes for CAD/CAM and PLM tools. Collaborate with Aero IT and the Design Process Integration team to define engineering dataset standards and update the Engineering Process Control Manual. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues...

Description: The Weapons Chief Engineer serves as the technical liaison for the F‑35 Chief Engineer’s Office, delivering cross‑disciplinary expertise and support for all weapons systems to U.S., partner nation, and FMS customers while safeguarding the technical integrity of the F‑35 Air System. The Chief Engineer advises the Program Manager on integration schedules, assesses technical risks, and chairs key gate reviews such as SRR, SFR, PDR, and CDR. The position also provides on‑site technical oversight for Weapons Technical Interchange Meetings, Integrated Baseline Reviews, Technical Readiness Reviews, Integrated Product Reviews, and risk‑mitigation sessions, and supports the development, testing, integration, and certification of weapons and armament. Collaboration with International Chief Engineers ensures partner‑nation weapon certification. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related...

Description: You will be a System Safety Engineer for the System Safety Engineering Team which is responsible for ensuring the safety and mission success of the F‑22 aircraft. What You Will Be Doing As the System Safety Engineer you will be responsible for leading safety analyses and supporting the System Safety Program Plan throughout the aircraft development lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include: Develop, maintain, and execute the System Safety Program Plan. Conduct Functional Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, Preliminary Hazard Analysis, System Safety Analysis, and Software Hazard Analysis. Perform quantitative and qualitative risk assessments and trade studies to optimize design choices and recommend controls. Coordinate system safety activities with design teams, suppliers, internal management, and external customers. Provide technical guidance on hazard mitigation and collaborate with adjacent disciplines to support program objectives....

Description: You will be a System Safety Engineer for the System Safety Engineering Team which is responsible for ensuring the safety and mission success of the F‑22 aircraft. What You Will Be Doing As the System Safety Engineer you will be responsible for leading safety analyses and supporting the System Safety Program Plan throughout the aircraft development lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include: Develop, maintain, and execute the System Safety Program Plan. Conduct Functional Hazard Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, Preliminary Hazard Analysis, System Safety Analysis, and Software Hazard Analysis. Perform quantitative and qualitative risk assessments and trade studies to optimize design choices and recommend controls. Coordinate system safety activities with design teams, suppliers, internal management, and external customers. Provide technical guidance on hazard mitigation and collaborate with adjacent disciplines to support program objectives....

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Staff for the Simulation & System Labs (SSL) Team which is responsible for managing multi‑spectral lab stimulator procurement activities across Lines of Business used in the development of real‑time simulation systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Staff you will be responsible for serving as a technical bridge between simulation lab teams and external hardware suppliers, ensuring stimulator systems meet program requirements. Your responsibilities will include: Procure Electronic Warfare (EW), RADAR, Communications, Navigation, Identification (CNI), and/or Electro‑Optical Infrared (EOIR) stimulator subsystems. Develop subsystem requirements and translate laboratory customer needs into clear specifications for suppliers. Manage requirements change implementation between internal engineering teams and external product suppliers. Support system integration and verification of new...

Description: You will be the Aeronautical Engineer Senior Staff for the Landing Gear Systems team which is responsible for delivering high‑performance landing‑gear solutions for F‑35, IFG, Advanced Design, and Arresting Gear programs. What You Will Be Doing As the Aeronautical Engineer Senior Staff you will be responsible for providing expert engineering support across design, manufacturing, sustainment, and affordability initiatives for critical landing‑gear systems. Your responsibilities will include: Design, analyze, and support manufacturing of landing‑gear components for F‑35, IFG, Advanced Design, and Arresting Gear systems. Coordinate technical integration with landing‑gear vendors and align efforts with the Program Office. Lead sustainment activities by evaluating field component issues, conducting root‑cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions. Manage Class I and II change processes to ensure design modifications meet safety and...