Lockheed Martin · 5 hours ago
Director of Engineering - Airframe Design
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Director of Engineering - Airframe Design for their Airframe Design team. This role involves providing strategic oversight of airframe design activities and ensuring technical excellence throughout the design process.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide strategic oversight of structural, systems integration, harness, mechanical, and canopy design to guarantee airworthiness and performance
Ensure certification plans and verification activities meet contractual and regulatory requirements
Develop and embed standardized design processes, tools, and metrics into the digital engineering thread across all Aero programs
Lead workforce planning, talent development, and resource allocation to meet program staffing needs and surge capacity
Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives, incorporating emerging technologies such as topology optimization, additive manufacturing, and AI‑enabled design automation
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. citizen
Possess an active Secret clearance to start
Deep expertise in airframe engineering
Proven track record of delivering complex, high-impact programs on time and on budget
Ability to mentor technical talent
Champion best practices
Navigate cross-functional partnerships
Preferred
Previous experience with multiple Aeronautics platforms
Proven full spectrum leadership skills
Experience with technology development/innovation
Demonstrated experience leading diverse and highly dynamic teams/organizations
Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience engaging and presenting in executive level meetings
Benefits
Flexible scheduling options
Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package
Company
Lockheed Martin
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.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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