Aeronautical Engineer Sr - Level 3

  • Lockheed Martin
  • Palmdale, California
  • Full Time
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, were 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, electronics and controls, and actuation systems.
The successful candidate must have experience coordinating with and supporting fabrication, assembly, MRB, quality, and supply chain aspects of Production Operations. The successful candidate must be capable of generating and presenting technical and administrative materials to a wide variety of customers as well as internal LM teammates.
The successful candidate should have experience supporting BA capture activities, program planning, and proposal development include cost estimation, schedule/planning development, and BoE generation. A successful candidate should also have experience supporting a variety of cross discipline technical teams.
The successful candidate must be a team player with excellent communication skills as well as the ability to lead by example. This candidate must be able to mentor early career candidates and serve as a positive model to inculcate and support One-LM.

Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Selected applicant must have a secret security clearance to start.

Whats In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martins comprehensive benefits package here. Experience leading design teams
Experience in airframe structure design and analysis
Experience with metallic and composite design
Experience with CATIA V5 and or 3DX Experience working with LM BAs
Experience interacting with suppliers, external customers and Production Operation
Experience with proposal development
MRB coordination and support
Experience with hand stress analysis
Experience with hypersonic boost-glide systems
Job ID: 506507635
Originally Posted on: 1/15/2026

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