Lockheed Martin · 20 hours ago
Staff Skunk Works Subsystem Design Engineer
Palmdale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expLockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Subsystem Design Engineer for the Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works®) in Palmdale, California. The successful candidate will apply technical expertise in developing solutions to aircraft subsystems design and installation problems, including developing and validating subsystem designs and troubleshooting system malfunctions.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, test, and validate new and modified subsystem designs
Troubleshoot system malfunctions to determine root cause and corrective action
Create and maintain 3-D CATIA models, assemblies and installations, system requirements, interface/supplier control drawings, performance specifications, system checkout procedures and statements of work
Create system requirements, trade studies, sub-component and flight test plans
Coordinate with suppliers, internal and external integrated product teams, management and the customer
Support manufacturing, ground/flight test and customer operating locations
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Citizen
This position will require a government security clearance
Develop, test, and validate new and modified subsystem designs
Troubleshoot system malfunctions to determine root cause and corrective action
Create and maintain 3-D CATIA models, assemblies and installations, system requirements, interface/supplier control drawings, performance specifications, system checkout procedures and statements of work
Create system requirements, trade studies, sub-component and flight test plans
Coordinate with suppliers, internal and external integrated product teams, management and the customer
Support manufacturing, ground/flight test and customer operating locations
9 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree
Preferred
Experience with 3DX or CATIA V5
Experience with hand analysis for initial part layout
Experience with metallic design
Experience with tubing and equipment installation
Excellent writing and communication skills
Active Top Secret clearance
Benefits
Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition
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.
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
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