80 applications engineer jobs found in Palmdale

Description: This team is working new development software where our team members get to work hands on from the lab to the aircraft in all stages of development, including design, code, integration, and lab and field test. We work on a wide range of technologies and give our team members the opportunity to drive their career towards their area of interest. You will work with a high performing and passionate team who are involved within the company as well as outside the organization. This positions offers meaningful and exciting technical work spanning both software development and supporting integration and test for a multi-site team. **IMPACT: ** In this role, you will apply your expertise in embedded software and avionics to lead and scale an Agile Scrum team delivering complex, flight- and safety-critical systems. You will drive the development of robust, high-performance software across a wide range of aircraft platforms, enabling both rapid prototyping and fielded...

Description: This position is for an experienced member of an ADP Systems Engineering team, providing support across the entire product line including both new and existing programs. The candidate will be part of a fast paced, dynamic environment supporting state of the art technical solutions. What You Will Be Doing: The successful candidate will have experience across the spectrum of Mission Systems and general Systems Engineering activities. The candidate will collaborate with other engineering personnel in the development, decomposition, tracking and verification of requirements, support Functional Configuration Audits, be an advocate for timely and accurate risk assessments and execute risk abatement efforts. Additional responsibilities may include development of supplier specifications, technical planning, and requirements verification. The candidate will provide systems and subsystem integration/test support and will work closely with program management to...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Senior Staff - Level 5 for the Skunk Works Systems Engineering team which is responsible for advancing cutting‑edge mission systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Senior Staff - Level 5 you will be responsible for leading the development of a new Skunk Works product within a program portfolio, driving technical solutions in a fast‑paced environment. You will partner with program management, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams to ensure technical integrity and successful delivery. Your responsibilities will include: - Guiding engineering personnel in requirements development, decomposition, tracking, and verification. - Chairing Functional Configuration Audits and leading risk assessments and mitigation efforts. - Developing supplier specifications, technical plans, and verifying requirements. - Providing systems and subsystem integration/test support and collaborating with program management. - Applying Earned...

Description: You will be the Sr. Skunk Works Antenna Engineer for the Skunk Works which is responsible for... What You Will Be Doing As the Sr. Skunk Works Antenna Engineer you will be responsible for driving RF research and development of low observable antennas, radomes, and hardware integration, providing technical support for IRAD and CRAD projects, and shaping technology roadmaps. Your responsibilities will include: Develop and verify system‑level radome and antenna performance, including roll‑up analyses. Design, build, and test large‑scale fixtures for antenna and radome validation. Lead RF hardware prototyping, manufacturing, and integration on air vehicles. Perform RCS reduction studies and create trade studies for LO hardware. Present technical results to customers and engineering teams with clear documentation. 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 Staff - Level 4 for the ADP Systems Engineering team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge ADP product solutions across the development lifecycle. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Staff - Level 4 you will be responsible for leading systems engineering activities that ensure mission success and technical integrity. Your responsibilities will include: - Developing, decomposing, tracking, and verifying requirements; supporting Functional Configuration Audits and risk assessments. - Providing systems and subsystem integration and test support, collaborating with program management. - Authoring and managing Statements of Work (SOWs) and Engineering Requirements Documents (ERDs) for subcontractors and vendors. - Applying Earned Value Measurement Systems (EVMS) and driving technical leadership across product phases. - Guiding technical planning, supplier specifications, and lifecycle support from development...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Senior Staff - Level 5 for the Skunk Works Systems Engineering team which is responsible for advancing cutting‑edge mission systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Senior Staff - Level 5 you will be responsible for leading the development of a new Skunk Works product within a program portfolio, driving technical solutions in a fast‑paced environment. Your responsibilities will include: - Guiding engineering personnel in requirements development, decomposition, tracking, and verification. - Chairing Functional Configuration Audits and leading risk assessments and mitigation efforts. - Developing supplier specifications, technical plans, and verifying requirements. - Providing systems and subsystem integration/test support and collaborating with program management. - Applying Earned Value Measurement Systems (EVMS) and driving technical leadership across product phases. - Authoring and managing Statements of Work...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Principal - Level 6 for the Skunk Works Systems Engineering team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge mission systems and shaping next‑generation aerospace solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Principal - Level 6 you will be responsible for driving the technical vision of a new Skunk Works product, guiding cross‑functional engineers through requirement development, risk management, and integration. Your responsibilities will include: - Leading requirement decomposition, verification, and Functional Configuration Audits. - Directing risk assessment and abatement activities, ensuring timely mitigation. - Developing supplier specifications, Statements of Work (SOWs) and Engineering Requirements Documents (ERDs) for subcontractors and vendors. - Providing systems and subsystem integration/test support, employing Earned Value Measurement Systems (EVMS) to monitor schedule and cost performance, and...

Description: WHO WE ARE: The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs) is looking for world-class talent in Software Engineering to be a part of a team that will carry on our 80-year tradition-making history in advanced aircraft development. The vehicle management software team writes software for a wide range of aircraft subsystems that make an airplane fly. We are a highly innovative fast paced team working developing modular and reusable software to support both our current platforms and the aircraft of the future. We operate out of the Skunk Works headquarters in Palmdale, CA in a fully onsite and hands on team. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU: This team is working new development software where our team members get to work hands on from the lab to the aircraft in all stages of development, including design, code, integration, and lab and field test. We work on a wide range of technologies and give our team members the opportunity to drive their career towards their...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer (Radar/EW) – Level 3 for the Radar/EW Systems Engineering team which is responsible for delivering advanced RF engineering solutions across the full aircraft lifecycle. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer (Radar/EW) – Level 3 you will be responsible for applying RF engineering expertise to design, develop, integrate, produce, and sustain cutting‑edge radar and electronic‑warfare systems. Your responsibilities will include: Performing RF analysis, modeling, and testing to support system design and performance verification. Integrating radar/EW subsystems into aircraft platforms using Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices. Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to transition designs from development through production and sustainment. Applying digital engineering tools to create and maintain accurate system models and documentation. Ensuring compliance with security and...

Description: You will be the Mechanical Design Engineer Staff - Skunkworks for the Skunkworks team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge mechanical solutions for advanced aerospace systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Mechanical Design Engineer Staff - Skunkworks you will be responsible for turning complex concepts into flight‑qualified hardware that enables next‑generation missions. Your responsibilities will include: Designing electromagnetic and RF components, including antennas and radomes, to meet stringent performance criteria. Developing support structures and composite/metallic components for high‑stress, flight‑qualified hardware. Creating full‑scale RCS/RF test fixtures and ensuring they are calibrated for accurate data collection. Integrating mechanical designs with classified projects and providing technical support throughout the development lifecycle. Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to validate designs...

Description: You will be the Research Scientist for the ADP SLO team which is responsible for driving engineering support across design and production programs. What You Will Be Doing As the Research Scientist you will be responsible for providing engineering support to production, collecting and analyzing RCS data, and developing sustainment processes. Your responsibilities will include: Collect RCS data using specialized test equipment and interpret results to influence component serviceability. Develop processes and procedures for LO sustainment, including defect and repair effect assessments. Perform Stability‑Over‑Time analysis and contribute to intellectual‑property evaluations and patent applications. Coordinate inter‑departmental activities and research efforts related to materials and coatings applications. Support program decision‑making through data‑driven insights and recommendations. What’s In It For You We are committed to...

Description: You will be the F-35 Low Observable Signature Engineer for the Signature Management & Survivability team which is responsible for advancing aircraft stealth capabilities. What You Will Be Doing As the F-35 Low Observable Signature Engineer you will be responsible for shaping the signature reduction strategy of next‑generation fighter aircraft. Your responsibilities will include: Design and develop low observable (LO) material applications and structures to minimize detectable signatures. Perform radar cross‑section (RCS) analyses and validate results against performance targets. Apply electromagnetics (EM) and computational electromagnetics (CEM) techniques to evaluate and improve stealth performance. Lead LO project and program management activities, coordinating with cross‑functional teams to meet schedule and cost objectives. Collaborate with test and analysis groups to integrate signature reduction solutions into the F‑35...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer (Radar/EW) - Level 4 for the Skunk Works which is responsible for advancing radar and electronic‑warfare capabilities on Lockheed Martin’s most advanced aeronautics programs. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer (Radar/EW) - Level 4 you will be responsible for delivering high‑performance RF solutions that enable mission‑critical radar and EW systems across the product lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include: Perform RF engineering analyses and modeling for radar and electronic‑warfare subsystems. Contribute to system design, development, integration, test, and production activities. Apply Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices to create and maintain digital system models. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to validate requirements and ensure seamless integration. Support sustainment and troubleshoot performance issues throughout the hardware lifecycle. What’s In...

Description: You will be the System Engineer Sr Stf for the Skunk Works (Advanced Development Program) team. Our team turns visionary aircraft into reality and is known for building the finest military aircraft in the world. What You Will Be Doing As the System Engineer Sr Stf you will be responsible for leading system integration lab activities, coordinating technical exchanges, and delivering program milestones. Your responsibilities will include: Manage and perform system integration, test, and troubleshooting of hardware/software configurations. Design, install, and integrate equipment for the Systems Integration Labs, including HWIL/Closed‑Loop setups. Interface with software developers, systems engineers, and customers to support verification and testing. Oversee product integration, regression, and verification testing across system test labs. Maintain design documentation and adhere to configuration management requirements. What’s In...

Description: Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (Level 3) • Candidate will develop, modify, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems on specified programs within Advance Development Programs (ADP) (Skunk Works) in Palmdale CA. • This includes collaborating with engineering and manufacturing counterparts to ensure quality requirements and standards are achieved. • The candidate will design and implement inspection and testing processes including enabling new technologies based on business case analysis to achieve quality requirements in the most effective manner. • Candidate will perform data analysis and identify corrective action and improvement opportunities. • Maintains a DCMA/NASA/Customer quality relationship. Establishes and maintains effective Quality Program Team business rhythm. • The selected candidate will ensure corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with stated requirements. • Areas of specialization...

Description: As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for communicating project progress across various teams and acting as the focal interface between program managers, team leads, engineering subject matter experts, suppliers, and program partners on respective contracts within the portfolio of programs. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting proposals and business capture for Advanced Development Programs (ADP). • Understanding program technical information and contractual scopes. • Creating, coordinating, and implementing project plans. • Providing strategies, resolving issues, and integrating with external partners, suppliers, and vendors. • Driving continuous improvements, technical solutions, change management, and risk assessments. • Roadmap development • Metrics generation and reporting • Cross-IPT coordination • Managing Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) and Buyer Furnished Material (BFM) with Suppliers, providing execution plan, shipment/shortage...

Description: This position is with the historic Skunk Works in Palmdale, CA. We are looking for world-class talent for this position to join the 75+ year tradition of creating advanced aircraft. What You Will Be Doing: · The candidate will have experience across the spectrum of systems engineering activities, ideally in a model-based environment. · The candidate must be able to handle multiple and widely varying assignments simultaneously in a fast paced, ever changing environment. · The candidate will generate, decompose, track and verify requirements, perform risk assessments, perform trade studies, write supplier specifications, support technical planning, and support integration and test activities. · The candidate must have the ability to work independently in addition to being a team player, successfully meet assigned deadlines, effectively communicate solutions to senior leaders and proactively elevate issues when necessary. · The ideal candidate is an emerging...

Description: You will be the Stress Analysis Engineer for the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) which is responsible for delivering groundbreaking aerospace solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the Stress Analysis Engineer you will be responsible for applying advanced analytical techniques to ensure the structural integrity of aircraft components and systems. Your responsibilities will include: Support Production and Sustainment Material Review Board (MRB) repairs to ensure discrepant parts or assemblies meet required strength standards. Perform stress analysis on composite and metallic materials, including sizing of detail parts and assessing the strength of primary and secondary aircraft structures and systems. Certify new and existing designs by performing strength analysis, releasing drawings, and preparing analysis reports. Evaluate and compare structural efficiency and weight for different structural arrangements and concepts through analysis...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineering Associate Manager - Level 4 for the Skunk Works team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge aeronautics solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineering Associate Manager - Level 4 you will be responsible for both technical leadership and people development on a high‑impact Skunk Works program. You will guide the team through the systems engineering “V”, ensure rigorous requirements development, and champion a culture of technical excellence. Your responsibilities will include: - Providing technical direction across the systems engineering “V” and ensuring delivery of high‑quality engineering artifacts. - Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of 20+ engineers, conducting performance reviews, training, and career development. - Defining, enforcing, and auditing engineering processes to maintain program compliance. - Managing project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet critical...

Description: You will be the Manufacturing Planner for the Manufacturing Planning Team which is responsible for translating engineering data into clear, actionable work instructions. What You Will Be Doing As the Manufacturing Planner you will be responsible for turning technical drawings, models, and specifications into practical production sequences and detailed documentation. Your responsibilities will include: Analyze engineering drawings, models, specifications, and related references to define optimal operations and sequences. Develop comprehensive work instructions and supporting documentation for machine parts, composite assemblies, airframe structures, aircraft systems, and related processes. Apply shop theory and manufacturing best practices to select tooling, methods, and process flows that maximize efficiency. Collaborate with designers, production engineers, Engineering, Planning, Tool Design, Tool Shops, and Production to ensure alignment...