Airframe Design Engineer - Early-Career

Job Description:

Description:WHAT WE’RE DOING
At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, we are at the forefront of aerospace innovation, driving the development and deployment of cutting-edge technology in the field of aviation. We solve the great problems of our times with innovative technologies that define eras. While no one knows whats going to change the world next, our people are already working on it.

THE WORK
The Airframe Design Engineering organization is seeking a highly motivated individual with an engineering degree and related experience to fill the role of Airframe Design Engineer in the area of metallic and composite structure design. The selected candidate will be involved in developing basic data, preliminary design layouts and detail design for new and revised parts, assemblies and systems that make up helicopter fuselage primary and secondary structures. This involves working as part of an multi-disciplinary team. Selected candidate will participate in development and presentation of design proposals, detail design and support through the product lifecycle. Layouts and drawings will be prepared using CATIA V5 and/or 3Dx/V6. Composite design will utilize the CATIA CPD tool. Occasional travel may be required to support suppliers, customer meetings and reviews, as well as aircraft build support and test.

In this position, the design engineer will work with cross functional teams within the Sikorsky Engineering and Technology group, across multiple sites. Excellent communication skills are required to ensure the team effectively meets requirements and achieves milestones.

Technical tasks the engineer will perform includes: airframe layouts including 2D cross-sectional design, 3D solid modeling and surfacing of airframe assembly subcomponent parts, Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, engineering drawing and part specification development, developing composite laminate design and manufacturing requirements, and developing bonded assembly manufacture requirements.

Note: Two Openings: One will be on A schedule, and the other on B schedule.

Note: US citizenship required as most programs and projects assigned are ITAR restricted.

WHO WE ARE
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of advanced helicopters for commercial, industrial, and military use. With a rich history of innovation and excellence, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology and delivering unparalleled solutions to our customers.

Lockheed Martin: An Award-Winning Place to Work

Learn more about Sikorsky here!

WHO YOU ARE
You are a highly motivated and creative engineer with a strong foundation in airframe design, proficient in CAD systems like CATIA V5/V6, and experienced in designing metallic and composite structures. You are a detail-oriented and innovative problem-solver, with excellent communication and teamwork skills, and proficient in a range of technical tools and software.

A level 2 employee is early-career and typically has around 1 to 2+ years of professional experience.

WHY JOIN US
Join our team as an Airframe Design Engineer and take on exciting challenges in designing and developing innovative helicopter structures, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and utilizing industry-leading tools like CATIA V5/V6. This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise and creativity to complex problems, while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Learn more about Lockheed Martins comprehensive benefits package
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 1 to 2 years of professional experience; or no experience required with a related Masters degree.

Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 or equivalent CAD system is required.

Develops technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

Conduct research, create basic design models and assist in design evaluations.

Good communication skills and able to work in a team environment.

Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques

Please Note: US citizenship required as most programs and projects assigned are ITAR restricted.
Desired Skills:
Experience in design of metallic and composite airframe structures.
Experienced in Drawing/Drafting skills.
Proficient in design of composite airframe structure and use of composite ply development tools such as CPD.
Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
Proficient in Model Based Definition.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Clearance Level: None
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

Experience in design of metallic and composite airframe structures.
Experienced in Drawing/Drafting skills.
Proficient in design of composite airframe structure and use of composite ply development tools such as CPD.
Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
Proficient in Model Based Definition.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Job Ident #: 78206864784

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Stratford, Connecticut, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/