Aeronautical Engineer Sr, Conceptual Design - Level 3

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Aeronautical Engineer, Conceptual Design Senior for the Conceptual Design team which is responsible for advancing innovative aircraft concepts. What You Will Be Doing As the Aeronautical Engineer, Conceptual Design you will be responsible for shaping the technical direction of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics’ Conceptual Design effort, mentoring peers, and ensuring rigorous standards across programs. 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 a collaborative technical leader with deep expertise in aircraft design, a proven track record of mentorship, and the ability to influence cross‑functional teams. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment, value integrity, and are driven to solve complex challenges that keep people safe. 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 possess an active Secret clearance to start. This position can be based in either Fort Worth, TX, Palmdale, CA or Marietta, GA

Requirements

Engineering degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical or Mechanical discipline from an accredited university.
Experience participating on design teams for aerospace applications.
Full proficiency in one or more CAD systems such as Catia V5, 3DX, SolidWorks, NX, or similar (Catia V5 or 3DX preferred).
Prior experience with aircraft sizing and synthesis, and/or aircraft configuration design.
Experience delivering technical presentations and/or writing technical reports.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Nice To Haves

Experience lofting aircraft outer mold lines (OMLs) and/or flowpaths (IMLs) in support of high fidelity discipline analysis
Experience developing internal aircraft packaging models and inboard layouts.
Experience executing conceptual trades such as engine selection, planform selection, control effector layout, landing gear layout, etc.
Experience creating and utilizing Multidisciplinary Design, Analysis, and Optimization (MDAO) models.
Experience producing design space visualizations such as carpet plots, pareto fronts, and other graphics.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and execute technical standards and associated processes for conceptual design.
Partner with deployed Conceptual Designers to deliver high‑quality support on programs.
Mentor and grow the next generation of Conceptual Design technical leaders.
Collaborate across sites to align design strategies with program objectives.
Ensure compliance with all aircraft design competencies and regulatory requirements.