Airframe Design Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Stratford, CT

21h•$67,000 - $133,400•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 and 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 The Airframe Design Engineering organization is seeking a highly motivated individual with an engineering degree and related experience to fill the role of Airframe Design Engineer within the Airframe and Mechanical Systems Design organization in the area of metallic and composite structure design. As a key member of our Airframe Design team, you will: Assist with preliminary design layouts and detail design for new and revised parts, assemblies and systems that make up helicopter fuselage primary and secondary structures Work within an multi-disciplinary team Participate in the development and presentation of design proposals Assist with detail designs and support through the product lifecycle Work on layouts and drawings using CATIA 3Dx/V6 Assist with composite designs utilizing the CATIA CPD tool Occasional travel may be required to support suppliers, customer meetings and reviews, as well as aircraft build support and test. The individual will actively engage in continuous quality improvement through root cause analysis and corrective action processes and the use of other Continuous Improvement (CI) tools. WHO WE ARE Sikorsky, a division of Lockheed Martin, 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. WHY JOIN US With our employees as our top priority, we provide 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, with minimum of two years of professional experience
Experience in design of metallic and composite airframe structures
Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 or equivalent CAD system is required

Nice To Haves

Proficient in design of composite airframe structure and use of composite ply development tools such as CPD
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
Technical drawing/drafting skills
Experience in model based definition

Responsibilities

Assist with preliminary design layouts and detail design for new and revised parts, assemblies and systems that make up helicopter fuselage primary and secondary structures
Work within an multi-disciplinary team
Participate in the development and presentation of design proposals
Assist with detail designs and support through the product lifecycle
Work on layouts and drawings using CATIA 3Dx/V6
Assist with composite designs utilizing the CATIA CPD tool
Actively engage in continuous quality improvement through root cause analysis and corrective action processes and the use of other Continuous Improvement (CI) tools