Standard Job Description
You will be the Aeronautical Engineer Sr - E3 for the Material Review Board (MRB) which is responsible for dispositions of nonconformances in order to maintain full structural and functional aircraft capabilities.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Aeronautical Engineer Sr - E3 you will be responsible for leading material review activities that ensure aircraft component functional compliance throughout the F‑35 production line.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Investigate anomalies, develop technical solutions, and release dispositions for high‑performance aeronautical parts and assemblies.
- Coordinate with cross‑functional groups including Stress/Service Life, Quality Assurance, Planning, Functional Test, Structures, Systems Design, Safety, Materials and Processes.
- Partner with the production floor and customer engineering staff to drive workflow improvements, embed best practices, and manage lessons learned.
- Provide MRB team coverage periodically for weekend and off‑shift support; travel to remote sites as needed.
- Maintain physical agility to access defects on F‑35 aircraft and ensure compliance throughout the production line.
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, 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 hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are
You are an experienced aerospace professional with a proven track record in material review and non‑conformance resolution. You bring strong analytical skills, collaborative spirit, and the physical agility to work on the F‑35 platform. Your ability to communicate across disciplines and drive continuous improvement makes this role a standout opportunity for an engineer who wants to make a direct impact on mission‑critical aircraft.
Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering field.
- Experience with CATIA, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Unigraphics, or equivalent 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tool.
- Experience providing engineering support for aircraft production, modification, or sustainment.
Desired Skills
- Experience with CATIA V5 and Team Center.
- Experience with metallic and composite design and/ or analysis.
- Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Prior experience/ role with MR Engineering signature authority.
- Strong internal and external customer focus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.