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Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in seeking a full-time Subsystem Design Engineer for the Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works®) in Palmdale, California. A successful candidate will apply technical expertise in developing solutions to aircraft subsystems design and installation problems. Responsibilities for this position may include:
- 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

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

What’s In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.

Our Commitment to DEI
We Hear You, We See You. At LM Aeronautics, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse-thinkers like you! At LM Aeronautics, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI.


At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology. - Bachelor's degree in an engineering technical discipline such as Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical
- Experience with 3DX, CATIA, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Creo, Unigraphics, NX, or equivalent 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tool
- Experience creating and/or modifying drawings
- Experience with aircraft subsystem design, installation, and troubleshooting
- Hands on experience with aircraft modifications
- Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance per business requirements - 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 Secret clearance Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.