Job Information
Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Engineer in Lexington, Kentucky
Description:
You will be the Aeronautical Sciences Engineer for our SOF GLSS team in Lexington, KY. Our team is responsible for modifying military aircraft and ground vehicles to meet the evolving operational needs of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) community. We're looking for a talented engineer to help us deliver high-quality solutions that ensure airworthiness and meet the customer's needs.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Aeronautical Sciences Engineer, you will be responsible for analyzing and ensuring that our solutions meet all defined airworthiness requirements. You will work on a wide range of analysis tasks, including stress, loads, vibration, fatigue and fracture, thermal, and aerodynamic analysis, from initial design to final delivery and production support. You will also collaborate with lead engineers to update status reports, present results to customers, and work with other disciplines to achieve our goals.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Conducting analysis tasks to ensure airworthiness and meet customer requirements • Collaborating with lead engineers to update status reports and present results to customers • Working with cross-functional teams to achieve technical and non-technical solutions • Developing and implementing solutions that meet performance requirements and organization objectives • Providing technical expertise and support to ensure delivery of high-quality solutions
#mfcvets
Why Join Us
We're looking for a talented and collaborative engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality solutions that make a difference. As an Aeronautical Sciences Engineer on our SOF GLSS team, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects, collaborate with a talented team, and contribute to the success of our mission. If you're a motivated and experienced engineer who is eager to make an impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more here: SOF GLSS
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We Hear You, We See You. At Lockheed Martin, 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 Lockheed Martin, 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 Diversity and Inclusion.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Lexington. Discover more about our Lexington, Kentucky location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access and is in direct support of a U.S. government contract that requires a company-sponsored clearance to start.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2 years of professional experience; or no experience required with a related Masters degree. Considered experienced, but still a learner.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with a Finite Element Modeling (FEM) creation using ANSYS, FEMAP, NASTRAN or similar programs
• Strong knowledge and experience in classical stress analysis methods (hand calculations)
• Demonstrated performance in a fast paced environment
• Skilled in presenting designs & analyses to customers to communicate static structural, dynamic structural, thermal, and aerodynamic margins of safety
Desired Skills:
• Familiarity with LaTEX, VBA, and MATLAB languages
• Experience in dynamics, modal/vibration, co-site, thermal, and/or fatigue/fracture analysis
• Working with an airworthiness authority to get airworthiness certification of delivered products
• Responding to build issues and providing quick resolution to keep production on schedule
• Demonstrated previous success working in a team based environment to meet objectives
• Familiarity with providing project statuses and tracking budget requirements
• Government report or thesis writing experience
• Testing Experience
• Aircraft experience a plus including C-130, H-60, H-47, H-6 platforms
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First