Standard Job DescriptionSenior technical expert leading conceptual design strategy, standards, and complex projects within the
Conceptual Design team. Responsible for guiding cross-site teams, developing technical leadership, and executing high-level air vehicle designs at the conceptual level, including vehicle configuration and layout, systems integration, performance analysis, and vehicle sizing and sensitivities.
Key Responsibilities:- Plan, manage, and lead projects
- Configuration layout, internal arrangement, aircraft performance, sizing and analysis
- Advanced surfacing and lofting
- Conduct trade studies, sensitivity analyses, and optimizations
- Setup and execution of Multi-Disciplinary Design Analysis and Optimization (MDAO) models
- Mentor and grow the next generation of Conceptual Design technical leadership
- Work across engineering disciplines including aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, mass properties, stability and control, mission systems, low observables, and mission performance
- Execute conceptual design trade studies and identify optimal solutions using LM Aero Rapid Conceptual Design process
- Previous experience with advanced aircraft conceptual design/development required
- Understanding of integration of survivability technologies, propulsion systems, subsystems, sensors, and payloads preferred
Further Information About This OpportunityYou will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications- Engineering degree from an accredited university.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams on a significant effort, such as serving as a configuration or air vehicle lead.
- Expert-level proficiency in one or more CAD systems such as Catia V5, 3DX, SolidWorks, NX, or similar (Catia V5 or 3DX preferred).
- Expert-level experience with aircraft configuration design, sizing, and synthesis.
- Experience representing the company to stakeholder audiences.
- Experience leading technical reviews.
Desired Skills- 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.
- Proficiency in a technical programming language such as Matlab, Python, or other.
- Adjacent aircraft experience, such as a student/private pilot license, A&P certification, or other related experience.
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
