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Standard Job Description

Senior 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

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Further Information About This Opportunity

You 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 Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.