76 applications engineer jobs found in Palmdale, CA

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: 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: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine. At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology. Never have the opportunities for a technical career been so limitless. Who You Are You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. Self-motivated and inspired, you thrive in an environment where you are empowered to work your craft, never settling for the bare minimum. Selected candidate will support testing during the build process. • Interact with the aircraft across multiple sub-systems throughout assembly. • Responsible for testing of all systems and sub-systems on the aircraft. • Responsible for developing new test equipment as testing...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin You will be the Ground Station Flight Engineer. The Flight Engineer team is responsible for ground station maintenance and operation of flight simulators. As a crew member, you will actively participate in test events and assist other crew members with accomplishing test requirements. You will assist with troubleshooting, fault isolation, diagnostics, and fault resolution. What You Will Be Doing As the Ground Station Flight Engineer, you will be a Specialized System Engineer that acts as a system expert. You will perform computer administration functions to include software installations and upgrades, user account and hardware maintenance. As a ground station Flight Engineer, you will be an integral crew member responsible for pre & post flight operations. Your responsibilities will include: • Perform real-time troubleshooting of complex hardware/software anomalies with analysis and evaluation of asset under test. • Execute...

Description: As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes and procedures to drive operational excellence. You will leverage your expertise in materials, tooling, and process flow to define build sequences and ensure product quality, efficiency, and manufacturability. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and refine manufacturing processes and build sequences based on a strong understanding of materials and fabrication techniques. Evaluate equipment and tool performance to verify efficiency, reliability, and alignment with production requirements. Identify and resolve issues related to tooling, process capability, and production inefficiencies through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. Collaborate with design engineering teams to provide feedback on design concepts and specifications, ensuring manufacturability and optimal use of available equipment and methods. Operate within a...

Description: You will be the Non-Metallic Senior Materials & Processes Engineer for the Palmdale Materials and Processes (M&P) group which is responsible for advancing non‑metallic material solutions across Advanced Development Programs. What You Will Be Doing As the Non-Metallic Senior Materials & Processes Engineer you will be responsible for delivering expert material support that enables high‑performance aerospace assemblies. Your responsibilities will include: Provide non‑metallic materials support to domestic and foreign co‑producers. Apply chemistry expertise to adhesives, sealants, polymers and structural assembly requirements. Review engineering Build‑To Packages and maintain entries for M&P databases. Evaluate new materials and develop process specifications for production use. Develop and oversee test plans, determining releaseability of technical documents. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting...

Description: As an industrial engineer you will work on a team of industrial engineers supporting a production team in the execution of program deliverables. Our team is responsible for work measurement, cost analysis, capacity requirements planning (reporting and analysis), capital project management and budget planning, discrete event simulation, and future business proposal analysis amongst other things. As an Industrial Engineer, you will support cross-functional improvement efforts for a production area, working closely with various teams to identify areas for improvement and implement changes. You will also perform data analysis, observations, and time studies to support cost driver analysis and process improvement. Your responsibilities will include: -Supporting cross-functional improvement efforts for a production area -Identifying areas of focus for production improvement across a wide scope - Work directly with and in support of the production operations team...

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: You will be a System Engineer - Level 2. What You Will Be Doing: This position is for the Integrated Logistics Support role in support of the U-2 sustainment contract. In this role, you will assist in all sustainment integration activities associated within the portfolio and across the U-2 enterprise. Key Responsibilities Your overarching responsibilities supporting the U-2 Program will include: Product Quality Deficiency Reports, Root Cause Corrective Actions, Material Improvement Projects and Review Board, vendor interfacing, report writing, CDRL delivery, dashboard maintenance, parts monitoring and tracking. The scope of this position will also include researching field asset and repair postures, developing tableau dashboards, using repair and supply status for parts/material in ALMSS/CALMSS, SFM, SAP, and BLADE, and supporting forward operating locations. You will provide detailed briefs/sitreps for the Program Office and other program stakeholders....

Description: You will be the Electrical Engineer for the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics team which is responsible for... What You Will Be Doing As the Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for researching, developing, and defining Electrical Power System (EPS) architecture, schematics, and requirements in close partnership with system engineering and specialist disciplines. Your responsibilities will include: Perform electrical load analysis, verification, and validation to support EPS architecture balance. Design and verify EPS state diagrams and ensure compliance with airworthiness, survivability, and functional requirements. Manage technical supplier interactions, conduct testing, and evaluate power‑quality for generators, converters, batteries, and associated controllers. Develop power‑distribution switching concepts, conduct coordination studies, and select appropriate isolation protection devices. Produce clear technical documentation and...

Description: You will be a Systems Engineer Staff, Degrader Action Cell (DAC) Lead - Level 4. What You Will Be Doing As a Systems Engineer Staff - Level 4, you will be a Degrader Action Cell (DAC) Lead. Day-to-day responsibilities will include: Investigating and analyzing performance degraders, reviewing supply chain posture, parts inventory, Monthly Demand Rates (MDR), Repair Cycle Times (RCT), consumption rates, field failures, and maintenance practices to recommend actionable solutions. Leading cross-functional projects focused on sustainment improvements and cost-reduction initiatives for the U-2 fleet. Monitoring and maintaining projects and schedules. Developing Return To Green (RTG) plans for the U-2 Keep ‘Em Flying (KEF) Cell. Setting up meetings and reviews with stakeholders. Providing parts Line of Balance status, developing project reports, and maintaining metrics for leadership. Key Responsibilities Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: -...