53 aeronautical engineer jobs found in Palmdale

Description: You will be co-leader for a critical wind tunnel operations team at the modern "Low-speed 2 Wind Tunnel" (L2WT) at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Skunk Works. This small team requires dedicated involvement in all aspects of aerodynamic testing including test preparation, test execution, and data presentation. What You Will Be Doing As the Aeronautical Engineer Senior you will be responsible for leveraging technical and leadership skills to contribute to the abundant testing for numerous programs in the L2WT and occasionally support off-site wind tunnel test(s). Your responsibilities will include: • Developing innovative affordable and low-risk testing approaches to meet customer test objectives • Integrating and calibrating instrumentation, actuation devices, and electronics utilized for data acquisition • Designing complex and affordable rapid-prototype wind tunnel models and support hardware utilizing existing digital twin CATIA model • Overseeing fabrication...

Description: By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 career opportunities designed to propel development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Early Career Structural Design Engineer. In this role, you will conduct trade studies and evaluate alternatives - optimizing form, fit, and function of the primary and secondary structure and assembly;...

Description: You will be the Airframe and MR Engineering Lead for a classified program portfolio. Our team is responsible for delivering technically sound airframe and mechanical‑installation engineering across a portfolio of programs. We ensure lean, schedule‑driven execution, maintain technical integrity, and coordinate with a broad set of internal and external stakeholders. What You Will Be Doing: As the Airframe Design Lead you will be responsible for guiding and managing an engineering team that provides airframe and material‑review (MR) support for multiple programs. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading the design team and material‑review engineers, setting technical direction, and ensuring delivery of airframe and mechanical‑installation solutions that meet program requirements. • Planning and managing resources, budgets, and schedules using earned‑value techniques and reporting tools to drive lean, schedule‑driven execution. • Coordinating staffing,...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin --Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs --Skunk Works-- The Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® is a national asset that not only holds a legendary history but also a promising future. Just as founder Clarence “Kelly” Johnson intended, we’re not big on titles or protocol – we simply tackle the toughest technical challenges, making a real difference for our customers. This req is for a level 3 AGM-158 Flex/SR Weapons System Design Leader. This candidate will be responsible for integration and design synthesis of all aspects of the XR/AGM-158 Flex weapon system family design. The successful candidate must be well versed in participating in and supporting multi-disciplinary system trade studies. The candidate must have experience in integrating multiple disciplines including aerodynamics (including hypersonic), materials and processes, computer aided design (preferably CATIA V5), structural analysis, propulsion, thermodynamics,...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin --Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs --Skunk Works-- The Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® is a national asset that not only holds a legendary history but also a promising future. Just as founder Clarence “Kelly” Johnson intended, we’re not big on titles or protocol – we simply tackle the toughest technical challenges, making a real difference for our customers. This req is for a level 2 AGM-158 Flex/SR Weapons System Design Leader. This candidate will be responsible for integration and design synthesis of all aspects of the XR/AGM-158 Flex weapon system family design. The successful candidate must be well versed in participating in and supporting multi-disciplinary system trade studies. The candidate must have experience in integrating multiple disciplines including aerodynamics (including hypersonic), materials and processes, computer aided design (preferably CATIA V5), structural analysis, propulsion, thermodynamics,...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin --Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs --Skunk Works-- The Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® is a national asset that not only holds a legendary history but also a promising future. Just as founder Clarence “Kelly” Johnson intended, we’re not big on titles or protocol – we simply tackle the toughest technical challenges, making a real difference for our customers. This req is for a level 3 AGM-158 Flex/SR Weapons System Design Leader. This candidate will be responsible for integration and design synthesis of all aspects of the XR/AGM-158 Flex weapon system family design. The successful candidate must be well versed in participating in and supporting multi-disciplinary system trade studies. The candidate must have experience in integrating multiple disciplines including aerodynamics (including hypersonic), materials and processes, computer aided design (preferably CATIA V5), structural analysis, propulsion, thermodynamics,...

Description: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, home of the world-renowned Skunk Works®, turns visionary aircraft into reality and is known for building the finest military aircraft in the world. This recognition is continually earned through our commitment to relentless research and development of high-performance aircraft, continuously seeking innovative, low-cost design and manufacturing strategies, and delivering operational readiness for our customers' missions to ensure continued relevancy for the life cycle of our products. This requisition is for a Flight Test Control Engineer (FTCE) position at ADP as part of the Test Operations Team in Palmdale California. This position will work alongside military, contractor, and civil service personnel as members of the flight test team. Provide Program Leadership with communication and status of platform readiness and maintenance issues. Act as liaison between...

Description: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Systems Engineer. In this role, you will be performing RF engineering functions in support of system design, development, integration, production, and sustainment. Experienced Professionals looking for an opportunity to work at Lockheed Martin Skunkworks on the most advanced aeronautics programs in the world, this is your opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team working cutting edge technologies and capabilities utilizing Model-Based System Engineering practices through digital technology. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. A level 4 employee typically has 9 years or more of professional experience, or 7 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree. Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Systems...

Description: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Airframe Structures Design Engineer for the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) in Palmdale, California. A successful candidate will apply technical expertise in developing solutions to aircraft structural design problems. Responsibilities for this position may include: - Creation and/or modification of primary and secondary structural parts, assemblies, installations, and interface control models/documents. - Contributing to developing, testing, and validating aircraft structural designs. - Assisting in creating system requirements, trade studies, statements of work, and test plans. - Coordination with internal Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), with some interaction with external IPTs and suppliers. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in an engineering...

Description: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Airframe Structures Design Engineer for the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) in Palmdale, California. A successful candidate will apply technical expertise in developing solutions to aircraft structural design problems. Responsibilities for this position may include: - Creation and/or modification of primary and secondary structural parts, assemblies, installations, and interface control models/documents. - Contributing to developing, testing, and validating aircraft structural designs. - Assisting in creating system requirements, trade studies, statements of work, and test plans. - Coordination with internal Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), with some interaction with external IPTs and suppliers. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in an engineering...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in seeking a full-time Subsystem Design Engineer for the Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works®) in Palmdale, California. A successful candidate will apply technical expertise in developing solutions to aircraft subsystems design and installation problems. Responsibilities for this position may include: - Develop, test, and validate new and modified subsystem designs - Troubleshoot system malfunctions to determine root cause and corrective action - Create and maintain 3-D CATIA models, assemblies and installations, system requirements, interface/supplier control drawings, performance specifications, system checkout procedures and statements of work - Create system requirements, trade studies, sub-component and flight test plans - Coordinate with suppliers, internal and external integrated product teams, management and the customer - Support manufacturing, ground/flight test and customer operating locations...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin Join Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' cutting-edge team at the Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works®) in Palmdale, California, as a full-time Subsystem Design Engineer. Dive into the heart of aerospace innovation, where you'll craft and refine aircraft subsystem designs, tackle technical challenges head-on, and ensure flawless installations. Your role will involve everything from developing and validating new designs to troubleshooting malfunctions, all while collaborating with a diverse array of teams and stakeholders. If you're ready to soar with the best in the industry and leave your mark on the future of aviation, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Responsibilities for this position may include: - Develop, test, and validate new and modified subsystem designs - Troubleshoot system malfunctions to determine root cause and corrective action - Create and maintain 3-D CATIA models, assemblies and installations, system...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin Join Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' cutting-edge team at the Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works®) in Palmdale, California, as a full-time Subsystem Design Engineer. Dive into the heart of aerospace innovation, where you'll craft and refine aircraft subsystem designs, tackle technical challenges head-on, and ensure flawless installations. Your role will involve everything from developing and validating new designs to troubleshooting malfunctions, all while collaborating with a diverse array of teams and stakeholders. If you're ready to soar with the best in the industry and leave your mark on the future of aviation, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Responsibilities for this position may include: - Develop, test, and validate new and modified subsystem designs - Troubleshoot system malfunctions to determine root cause and corrective action - Create and maintain 3-D CATIA models, assemblies and installations, system...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Sr for the ADP Technical Team which is responsible for delivering advanced system engineering solutions to our customers. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Sr you will be responsible for translating customer needs into clear requirements and technical deliverables while driving cross‑functional collaboration and anomaly investigation. Your responsibilities will include: Develop and author requirements and supporting documentation aligned with customer needs. Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration and timely delivery. Investigate and resolve technical anomalies that impact schedule or performance. Apply system‑engineering principles to meet milestones, manage risk, and validate solutions. Communicate status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders to keep projects on target. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Stf for the ADP Technical Team which is responsible for delivering advanced system engineering solutions to our customers. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Stf you will be responsible for translating customer needs into clear requirements and technical deliverables while driving cross‑functional collaboration and anomaly investigation. Your responsibilities will include: Develop and author requirements and supporting documentation aligned with customer needs. Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration and timely delivery. Investigate and resolve technical anomalies that impact schedule or performance. Apply system‑engineering principles to meet milestones, manage risk, and validate solutions. Communicate status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders to keep projects on target. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® is on the leading edge of manufacturing innovation. We continually look for ways to improve processes and performance while extracting cost by focusing on the areas of advanced composites, additive manufacturing and high-temperature structures. • Manages the day to day activities for manufacturing engineering team in support of multiple programs. Lead organizational objectives and support line of business customers. • Responsible for project coordination, process reviews, process improvement initiatives and oversight for manufacturing projects in support of production operations. • Establish overall tempo for engineering team and will collaborate cross-functionally with other organizations including production engineering team, production operations, quality and production control. • Responsible for overall department budgets and scheduling of assets to support program needs. • Represent Manufacturing Engineering team during...

Description: Sr. Skunk Works Antenna Engineer We are Lockheed Martin. For more than 80 years, Skunk Works has created revolutionary aircraft and technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. What has been key to Skunk Works’ success? A group of “Skunks” – some of the most innovative, strategic and visionary thinkers around. Our team is looking for a highly qualified RF Engineer. The RF Engineer will conduct research and development efforts associated with Low Observable (LO) antennas, RF systems, radomes, and LO hardware integration. The candidate will provide technical support to internal research and development (IRAD) and contracted research and development (CRAD) projects; help drive technology development directions; and shape RF technology development roadmaps. Technical responsibilities include: system-level radome and antenna performance roll-up, radome and antenna performance verification, and full/large scale fixture design and test. The successful...

Description: You will be the Supplier Quality Engineer - Integrator for the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) team, which is responsible for ensuring the success of all suppliers on contract for assigned programs. This position includes being the lead for receiving inspection team. What You Will Be Doing As the Supplier Quality Engineer - Integrator, you will be responsible for applying advanced quality engineering principles to all aspects of the supplier's work with Lockheed throughout the product lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include: Ensuring the success of all suppliers on contract for assigned programs by promoting the SPM organization's involvement and collaborating with other departments. Performing technical evaluations, including contract reviews, supplier capability and capacity assessments, and manufacturing risk assessments. Leading cross-functional project teams to complete complex process improvement activities and engaging in product failure...

Description: Sr. Skunk Works Antenna Engineer We are Lockheed Martin. For more than 80 years, Skunk Works has created revolutionary aircraft and technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. What has been key to Skunk Works’ success? A group of “Skunks” – some of the most innovative, strategic and visionary thinkers around. Our team is looking for a highly qualified RF Engineer. The RF Engineer will conduct research and development efforts associated with Low Observable (LO) antennas, RF systems, radomes, and LO hardware integration. The candidate will provide technical support to internal research and development (IRAD) and contracted research and development (CRAD) projects; help drive technology development directions; and shape RF technology development roadmaps. Technical responsibilities include: system-level radome and antenna performance roll-up, radome and antenna performance verification, and full/large scale fixture design and test. The successful...

Description: You will be a Systems Engineer - Level 3. What You Will Be Doing As a Systems Engineer - Level 3 your role and responsibilities will include: • Leading the development of TCTO projects from design change through delivery of TCTO kits. • Serve as the focal point to direct all TCTO activities. • Provide oversight and direction; identify and communicate cost, schedule, technical risks; and communicate issues within the scope of the funded project that require cost, schedule and technical relief. • Familiar with aircraft modifications and Time Compliance Technical Orders and modification kits. • Provide advice on the establishment of maintenance, inspection and training programs designed to improve the quality of maintenance, recommending changes as applicable. • Collaborate with cross functional teams from Production Operations, SCM, Engineering, Flight Test, Finance, Business Management, Contracts, Scheduling, Contractor Field Service Representatives,...