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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Airframe Structural Design Engineer

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a full-time Structural Design Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting trade studies, designing structural arrangements, and creating detailed build packages to support aerospace product development.

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Responsibilities

Conduct trade studies and evaluate alternatives - optimizing form, fit, and function of the primary and secondary structure and assembly
Design, develop, and finalize structural arrangements and layouts with systems interfaces
Develop structural design standard parts and fastener selection
Create Build-to-Packages for detailed parts, assemblies, and installations

Qualification

CATIA V5FibersimAerospace vehicle developmentTeamcenterDesign team leadershipNew product developmentProduct sustainmentInterpersonal skillsGroup leadershipTechnical presentation

Required

Experience with CATIA, SolidWorks, or other CAD applications
Experience coordinating with and supporting fabrication, assembly, MRB, quality, and supply chain aspects of Production Operations
Capable of generating and presenting technical and administrative materials to a wide variety of customers as well as internal teammates
Prior leadership experience
Demonstrated success in aerospace product development

Preferred

More than 9 years experience in aerospace vehicle development
Strong CATIA V5 skills
Strong Fibersim skills
Experience using Teamcenter
Experience leading design teams
Good interpersonal skills and group leadership
Must be able to clearly represent technical issues to senior staff including trade study results and available solutions
Experience across new product development and fielded product sustainment

Benefits

Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

H1B Sponsorship

Lockheed Martin has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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