18 mechanical engineer lead jobs found in Palmdale, CA

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 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...

Description: You will be the Materials & Processes Engineer Sr Stf - Composites - Level 5 for the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) which is responsible for... What You Will Be Doing As the Materials & Processes Engineer Sr Stf - Composites - Level 5 you will be responsible for applying composite material engineering principles to enable manufacturing and research & development of composite parts. "Your responsibilities will include:" Interface internally and with suppliers on technical issues with composite raw materials, new materials and processes, manufacturing plans, and parts fabrication. Develop and implement composite research and qualification plans, including process development and material characterization. Author and maintain composite material and process specifications. Advise on appropriate selection of materials and processes for parts and products. Provide direct M&P support to assembly and fabrication...

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 Mechanical Design Engineer Sr - Skunkworks for the Skunkworks team which is responsible for ... What You Will Be Doing As the Mechanical Design Engineer Sr - Skunkworks you will be responsible for delivering high‑impact mechanical designs that enable next‑generation electromagnetic and RF systems. Your responsibilities will include: Design electromagnetic/RF components and antennas. Develop radomes and support structures for flight‑qualified hardware. Engineer composite and metallic components/structures. Create full‑scale RCS/RF test fixtures. Provide technical support for classified activities. 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 part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset,...

Description: The ADP team is looking for a Sr. Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Palmdale, CA! What You Will Be Doing Lead small teams to ensure production needs are met and discrete deliverables are completed ahead of need. Conduct critical design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with manufacturing processes. Develop assembly plans and innovative solutions to address daily challenges, ensuring efficient production flow. Create and maintain detailed manufacturing products and documentation. Provide direct support on the production floor, troubleshooting issues and implementing solutions. Utilize Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to develop manufacturing processes. Interpret drawings and model-based designs, translating them into actionable steps for manufacturability for the production environment. Collaborate with team members to explore out-of-the-box thinking and...

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 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 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: You will be the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 for the historic Skunk Works. 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 As the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 you will be responsible for delivering end‑to‑end systems‑engineering support for advanced aircraft programs. Your responsibilities will include: - Generating, decomposing, tracking, and verifying requirements; performing risk assessments and trade studies. - Developing supplier specifications and supporting technical planning, integration, and test activities. - Managing multiple, varied assignments simultaneously in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. - Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, communicating solutions to senior leaders, and proactively elevating issues. - Leading creative problem‑solving as an emerging specialist in systems engineering. What’s In It For You We are committed to...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 for the historic Skunk Works. 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 As the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 you will be responsible for delivering advanced systems engineering support, driving innovation for cutting‑edge aircraft programs. Your responsibilities will include: - Generating, decomposing, tracking, and verifying requirements; performing risk assessments and trade studies. - Developing supplier specifications and supporting technical planning, integration, and test activities. - Managing multiple, varied assignments simultaneously in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. - Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, communicating solutions to senior leaders, and proactively elevating issues. - Leading creative problem‑solving as an emerging specialist in systems engineering. What’s In It For You...

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: 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: 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 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...