81 aeronautical engineer jobs found in Palmdale

Description: You will be the Aeronautical Engineer for the Advanced Development Programs which is responsible for... What You Will Be Doing As the Aeronautical Engineer you will be responsible for leading the integration and design synthesis of the multi‑disciplinary system trade studies. Your responsibilities will include: Conduct and support multi‑disciplinary system trade studies across aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, and controls. Coordinate fabrication, assembly, MRB, quality, and supply‑chain activities for production operations. Generate and present technical and administrative materials to customers and internal stakeholders. Mentor early‑career engineers and support BA capture, program planning, and proposal development. 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...

Description: You will be the Aeronautical Engineer (Wind Tunnel Operations) - Level 4 for the Low‑speed 2 Wind Tunnel (L2WT) Operations Team which is responsible for advancing aerodynamic testing capabilities. What You Will Be Doing As the Aeronautical Engineer (Wind Tunnel Operations) you will be responsible for leading a critical wind‑tunnel operations team, delivering high‑impact test results for multiple programs. Your responsibilities will include: Developing affordable, low‑risk testing approaches that meet customer objectives. Integrating and calibrating instrumentation, actuation devices, and electronics for data acquisition. Designing rapid‑prototype wind‑tunnel models and support hardware using existing digital‑twin CATIA models. Overseeing fabrication and assembly of support‑system components and model parts. Operating the wind tunnel and executing test plans in accordance with customer requirements. What’s In It For You We are...

Description: You will be the Aeronautical Engineer (Wind Tunnel Operations) - Level 5 for the Low‑speed 2 Wind Tunnel (L2WT) Operations Team which is responsible for advancing aerodynamic testing capabilities. What You Will Be Doing As the Aeronautical Engineer (Wind Tunnel Operations) you will be responsible for leading a critical wind‑tunnel operations team, delivering high‑impact test results for multiple programs. Your responsibilities will include: Developing affordable, low‑risk testing approaches that meet customer objectives. Integrating and calibrating instrumentation, actuation devices, and electronics for data acquisition. Designing rapid‑prototype wind‑tunnel models and support hardware using existing digital‑twin CATIA models. Overseeing fabrication and assembly of support‑system components and model parts. Operating the wind tunnel and executing test plans in accordance with customer requirements. What’s In It For You We are...

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: We are Lockheed Martin 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 position is for a Flight Test Engineer, a senior member of an ADP Flight Test Engineering team, providing support for all flight test activity including laboratory, ground and flight test. Travel is required in this role; up to 25% of the time. You will be part of a fast paced, dynamic environment exploring state of the art technical solutions. This Flight Test Engineer will be tasked across the full flight test life...

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: Who You Are The Manufacturing Systems Applications Engineer will be an integral part of a cross-organizational team of experts supporting the sustainment of various production operations capabilities and as such additional knowledge of PLMs such as Siemens Xcelerator, Dassault 3DX tool and how they integrate with the MES systems. What You Will Be Doing This position is required to execute the sustainment of our current MES systems iBASEt/CAMS (Complex Assembly Manufacturing System) across multiple advanced development programs. This position requires knowledge in manufacturing technologies with the ability to resolve technical system execution problems across multiple classified program environments. Candidates must be able to investigate and gather information concerning the technical issues that affect production operation systems. This position will require excellent communication skills to be able to analyze customer problems, create new production processes...

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 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 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 Simulation & System Test (SST) Engineer for the Skunk Works – Advanced Development Programs team. Our team is responsible for integrating and testing mission‑system capabilities on advanced aircraft, in high‑fidelity laboratory on flight‑test‑bed as well as flight‑test solutions that enable the development of next‑generation platforms What You Will Be Doing: As the SST Engineer you will support the team that integrates and validates mission‑system functions across lab, flying‑test‑bed, and flight‑test environments. Your responsibilities will include: • Developing test requirements and detailed procedures based on system specifications. • Executing integration and test activities in laboratory settings and evaluating system performance on flying test‑beds. • Supporting mission‑system flight‑test evaluations and reporting results to stakeholders. • Leveraging a deep technical background and strong communication skills to interface with...

Description: You will be the Electrical Harness Engineer for the Engineering Team which is responsible for developing cutting‑edge electrical harness solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the Electrical Harness Engineer you will be responsible for delivering high‑performance wiring architectures that enable next‑generation aerospace systems. Your responsibilities will include: Produce detailed electrical wiring schematic drawings and design intricate power distribution systems. Partner with subsystem engineers to define loads, wiring requirements, and ensure seamless integration. Create and manage supplier statements of work, oversee supplier deliverables, and conduct system checkouts. Troubleshoot harness assemblies during manufacturing, resolve issues, and ensure flawless build quality. 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...

Description: You will be the Electrical Harness Engineer for the Electrical Engineering Team which is responsible for delivering advanced wiring and power system solutions for aerospace platforms. What You Will Be Doing As the Electrical Harness Engineer you will be responsible for creating high‑performance electrical harnesses that enable next‑generation aircraft. Your responsibilities will include: Produce detailed electrical wiring schematic drawings and develop intricate power distribution systems. Partner with subsystem engineers to define electrical loads, wiring requirements, and ensure seamless integration. Lead supplier management activities, including drafting statements of work and overseeing system check‑outs. Troubleshoot manufacturing processes, resolve wiring issues, and guarantee flawless build execution. 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 Electrical Harness Engineer for the Electrical Harness Engineering team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge wiring solutions that enable advanced aerospace platforms. What You Will Be Doing As the Electrical Harness Engineer you will be responsible for translating system requirements into precise electrical harness designs and ensuring flawless integration across subsystems. Your responsibilities will include: Develop detailed electrical wiring schematics and power distribution layouts for next‑generation aircraft. Collaborate with subsystem engineers to define electrical loads, routing, and interface requirements. Create and manage supplier statements of work, overseeing supplier deliverables and system checkouts. Troubleshoot wiring assemblies during build‑up, resolving issues to maintain schedule and quality. What’s In It For You We support your work‑life balance and overall well‑being with...

Description: You will be the Electrical Harness Engineer for the Aeronautics Electrical Engineering Team which is responsible for delivering advanced electrical harness solutions that power cutting‑edge aeronautics platforms. What You Will Be Doing As the Electrical Harness Engineer you will be responsible for shaping the electrical architecture that enables mission‑critical aircraft systems. Your responsibilities will include: Produce detailed electrical wiring schematic drawings and develop complex power distribution systems. Partner with subsystem engineers to define electrical loads, wiring requirements, and ensure seamless integration. Manage supplier relationships, author statements of work, and coordinate system check‑outs. Troubleshoot manufacturing processes, resolve build‑up issues, and guarantee flawless execution. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible...

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: 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. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Early Career Radio Frequency Engineer for the RF Engineering Team which is responsible for delivering high‑performance RF and microwave solutions. In this role, you will: - Perform RF and microwave measurements...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineering Lead Senior Staff (Level 5) for the Advanced Development Program (ADP) which is responsible for pioneering cutting‑edge aircraft concepts. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineering Lead Senior Staff (Level 5), you will be responsible for leading high-performance teams in the development and sustainment of air systems, managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance, and pursuing new business with the ability to grow and maintain positive customer relationships. Your responsibilities will include: - Managing systems engineering, configuration management, reliability maintainability & availability, and system safety. - Leading high-performance teams in the development and sustainment of air systems. - Generating cost estimates, creating schedules, supporting reviews, and reporting to senior leadership. - Developing statements of work, managing subcontractors, and ensuring program objectives are...

Description: You will be the Materials & Processes Engineer Stf - Composites - Level 4 for the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) which is responsible for advancing composite manufacturing capabilities. What You Will Be Doing As the Materials & Processes Engineer Stf - Composites - Level 4 you will be responsible for applying composite material engineering principles to enable manufacturing and research & development of composite parts, including fiber‑reinforced organic matrix materials and processes such as hand lay‑up, Automated Fiber Placement (AFP), and Resin Transfer Molding (RTM). “Your responsibilities will include:” Interface with internal teams and suppliers on technical issues related to composite raw materials, new processes, and manufacturing plans. Develop and execute composite research and qualification plans, including process development and material characterization. Author and maintain composite material and process...