98 aeronautical engineer jobs found in Palmdale, CA

Description: You will be the Aeronautical Engineer Sr for the Advanced Development Programs – Skunk Works which is responsible for delivering breakthrough aerospace solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the Aeronautical Engineer Sr you will be responsible for leading the integration and design synthesis of the XR/AGM‑158 Flex weapon system family. Your responsibilities will include: Directing multidisciplinary trade studies across aerodynamics, materials, structures, propulsion, thermodynamics, electronics, controls, and actuation. Coordinating with fabrication, assembly, MRB, quality, and supply‑chain teams to ensure production readiness. Developing and presenting technical and administrative briefings to customers and internal stakeholders. Supporting capture activities, program planning, cost estimation, schedule development, and Bill of Estimate generation. Mentoring early‑career engineers and championing a collaborative One‑LM culture....

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: 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: You will be the Aircraft Electrical Engineer for the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics which is responsible for... What You Will Be Doing As the Aircraft 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...

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 junior member of an ADP Flight Test Engineering team, providing support for all flight test activity from laboratory, to ground test, to flight and then moving to the test location. The candidate will be part of a fast paced,...

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: Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment (AFS) team as an Aircraft Field Support Engineer! This position will support the F-35 Program at our Edwards Air Force Base, California facility. Our team is responsible for acting as part of the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics technical interface to the on-site customer (Operations and Maintenance) in resolving issues arising from maintenance or modification activities for all matters dealing with the F-35 aircraft. The preferred candidate will be either a Vehicle System (VS), Mission Systems (MS) Subject Matter Expert (SME) or be an emerging authority who has the skill set to accomplish troubleshooting and analysis of APG/Vehicle Systems or AVS/Mission Systems. What You Will Be Doing Responsibilities include: • Accomplish troubleshooting and analysis of difficulties experienced in the field. • Attend debriefings, to aid in the rapid identification of emerging issues that require company intervention to avoid...

Description: Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment (AFS) team as an Aircraft Field Support Engineer! This position will support the F-35 Program at our Edwards Air Force Base, California facility. Our team is responsible for acting as part of the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics technical interface to the on-site customer (Operations and Maintenance) in resolving issues arising from maintenance or modification activities for all matters dealing with the F-35 aircraft. The preferred candidate will be either a Vehicle System (VS), Mission Systems (MS) Subject Matter Expert (SME) or be an emerging authority who has the skill set to accomplish troubleshooting and analysis of APG/Vehicle Systems or AVS/Mission Systems. What You Will Be Doing Responsibilities include: • Accomplish troubleshooting and analysis of difficulties experienced in the field. • Attend debriefings, to aid in the rapid identification of emerging issues that require company intervention to avoid...

Description: 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 subsystems installation and integration. What You Will Be Doing: Work corrective actions for discrepancies in a manufacturing environment across multiple portions of the build. Conduct critical reviews of processes to identify gaps and close the process gaps with the intent of reducing variation and discrepancies in the build. Collaborate with quality engineering and production operations to triage repeat failure modes in a production environment. Utilize lean six sigma toolsets to identify root causes and develop corrective action plans. Lead corrective action investigations and engage with members of cross-functional teams. Collaborate with team members to explore out-of-the-box thinking and contribute to product improvement initiatives....

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 subsystems installation and integration. What You Will Be Doing: Work corrective actions for discrepancies in a manufacturing environment across multiple portions of the build. Conduct critical reviews of processes to identify gaps and close the process gaps with the intent of reducing variation and discrepancies in the build. Collaborate with quality engineering and production operations to triage repeat failure modes in a production environment. Utilize lean six sigma toolsets to identify root causes and develop corrective action plans. Collaborate with team members to explore out-of-the-box thinking and contribute to product improvement initiatives. What’s In It For You: We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your...

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 subsystems installation and integration. What You Will Be Doing Lead small teams focused on portions of the build 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...

Description: As a Quality Engineer on Advanced Development Programs, you’ll be responsible for driving process improvements, managing variation, and influencing cross-functional strategies that reduce defects, field escapes, scrap, and rework. You’ll collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, Sustainment Operations, and supply chain teams while representing the voice of quality in a fast-paced, innovative environment. This position is in Palmdale, CA à Discover Palmdale. What’s In It For You: From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, 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, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work...

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: You will be the Software Engineer Staff responsible for developing advanced integrated mission system simulation solutions that enables warfighters to shape requirements and operational implementation scenarios. What You Will Be Doing As the Software Engineer - Simulation & Integration you will be responsible for integrating, testing, and enhancing simulation software to support the development of airborne mission systems. Your responsibilities will include: • Develop and maintain real-time distributed simulation software for aircraft and support systems. • Integrate and troubleshoot software in hardware in the loop and man in the loop labs. • Lead a cross functional and cross-business area team to support software development and integration efforts. • Execute verification and validation activities to ensure software performance meets program requirements. • Provide technical guidance for future lab improvements and Digital Transformation initiatives. What’s...