Aeronautical Engineer Sr - Stress

Aeronautical Engineer Sr for F-35 Lightning II Program

You will be an Aeronautical Engineer Sr for the F-35 Lightning II program at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics which is responsible for designing, developing, and testing aircraft while applying the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight. As the Stress Analysis Engineer Sr you will be responsible for establishing structural specifications, performing stress analysis, and conducting performance tests that drive the success of the program. Your responsibilities will include:

• Support Production and Sustainment Material Review Board (MRB) structural repairs to ensure discrepant parts or assemblies meet required strength standards.
• Perform stress analysis on composite and metallic materials, including sizing of detail parts and assessing the strength of primary and secondary aircraft structures and systems.
• Certify new and existing designs by performing strength analysis, releasing drawings, and preparing analysis reports.
• Evaluate and compare structural efficiency and weight for different structural arrangements and concepts through analysis and trade studies.
• Provide input for structural tests, including test requirements, loads, and predicted results.

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.

You are a collaborative, detail‑oriented engineer with proven expertise in stress analysis and structural certification. You thrive on solving complex technical challenges and delivering results that enhance aircraft performance and safety. Your commitment to technical excellence and innovative thinking makes this role a catalyst for advancing next‑generation aerospace solutions.

Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering technical discipline such as Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 years experience performing structural analysis of primary and secondary airframe structure.
• Understanding of composite and metallic analysis.
• Ability to obtain US Security Clearance.

Desired Skills

• Experience with free-body diagrams, classical hand calculations, Finite Element Modeling and Analysis including pre- and post-processing.
• Experience using Linux and Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, and additional programing languages.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-based environment.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00 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.