Standard Job Description
The F-35 team is looking for an experienced fuel design engineer for the Fluid and Mechanical Systems Team which is responsible for supporting production, sustainment, and development of the F‑35 fuel system.
This role will be responsible for driving technical solutions to keep the F-35 fuel system reliable, maintainable, and future-ready.
Responsibilities include:
- Support development, test, and production of fuel components
- Perform supplier coordination and technical oversight, including preparation of specifications and statements of work
- Lead troubleshooting and root‑cause investigations for aircraft and system issues, delivering actionable resolutions
- Lead quote and bid kickoff activities, providing technical input and estimates
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aeronautical engineering
- Familiarity with Aircraft Fuel Systems
Desired Skills
- Prior technical team experience related to the development or support of aircraft fuel systems
- Experience with defense / aerospace industry supplier management
- Proactive task management and collaborative
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Experience troubleshooting faults on complex systems
- Familiar with technical documentation (e.g. AEI, manufacturing plans, repairs)
- Experience running Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) projects
- Experience creating, updating, and releasing engineering drawings
- Experience with any of the following industry analysis tools:
- Amesim
- MATLAB
- CATIA V4, V5, or V6
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00
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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.