Aeronautical Engineer Blade Design - Early Career

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, we are at the forefront of aerospace innovation, driving the development and deployment of cutting-edge technology in the field of aviation. We solve the great problems of our times with innovative technologies that define eras. While no one knows what's going to change the world next, our people are already working on it. The Work: This Composite Rotor Blade Design Engineer position is in Fort Worth, Texas. Blades engineers use their unique knowledge of composite rotor blade structures to develop next generation designs for legacy aircraft upgrades and new flight vehicles. The Blade Design Engineer assignments will include developing conceptual, preliminary, and detail design layouts of composite blade designs. The engineer will follow robust processes to ensure the designs meet customer and company requirements for performance and durability in the field. The design engineer will also support productionization of blade designs, working closely with suppliers to ensure product delivered meet drawing specifications. The engineer will also provide fleet support for maintenance and repair of fielded blades. In this position, the design engineer will work with cross functional teams within the Sikorsky Engineering and Technology group, across multiple sites. Excellent communication skills are required to ensure the team effectively meets requirements and achieves milestones. Technical tasks the engineer will perform includes blade layouts including 2D cross-sectional design, 3D solid modeling and surfacing of blade assembly subcomponent parts, Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, engineering drawing and part specification development, developing composite laminate design and manufacturing requirements, and developing bonded assembly manufacture requirements. US citizenship required as most programs and projects assigned are ITAR restricted. Who we are: Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of advanced helicopters for commercial, industrial, and military use. With a rich history of innovation and excellence, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology and delivering unparalleled solutions to our customers. Learn More About Sikorsky Here Why Join Us: Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life With our employees as our top priority, we provide diverse 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive benefits

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering from an accredited university.
Familiarity with CAD software
Familiarity with Composite Laminate structural design and analysis.
Good communication Skills
US citizenship required as most programs and projects assigned are ITAR restricted.

Responsibilities

developing conceptual, preliminary, and detail design layouts of composite blade designs
follow robust processes to ensure the designs meet customer and company requirements for performance and durability in the field
support productionization of blade designs, working closely with suppliers to ensure product delivered meet drawing specifications
provide fleet support for maintenance and repair of fielded blades
work with cross functional teams within the Sikorsky Engineering and Technology group, across multiple sites
blade layouts including 2D cross-sectional design
3D solid modeling and surfacing of blade assembly subcomponent parts
Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
engineering drawing and part specification development
developing composite laminate design and manufacturing requirements
developing bonded assembly manufacture requirements