Aeronautical Engineer - Special Operations Forces / Lexington, KY
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Lockheed Martin's SOF GLSS Team, the leading provider of a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance and sustainment services is seeking an Aeronautical Sciences Engineer to join the SOF GLSS team in Lexington, KY. The candidate will perform classified duties supporting multiple Special Operations groups.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Aeronautical Sciences Engineer your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Perform modifications of military aircraft (both rotary- and fixed-wing) and ground vehicles to meet evolving operational needs
Support the customer with a quick turnaround of added capabilities to existing platforms
Ensure a quality solution that meets all defined airworthiness requirements
Perform analysis including stress, loads, vibration, fatigue and fracture, thermal, and aerodynamic throughout the entire process from initial design to final delivery and production support
Proposal work, develop and track schedules and budgets
Present results to the team and customer at events like PDR and CDR
Collaborate with other disciplines
Ensure technical and non-technical results in support of overall organization objectives and customer requirements
Responsibilities:
Perform analysis and design modifications for military aircraft and ground vehicles
Meet airworthiness requirements
Manage proposal work, schedules, and budgets
Present results to the team and customer
Collaborate with other disciplines
Ensure quality results in support of organization objectives and customer requirements
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Sciences or related field
Experience with military aircraft and ground vehicle modifications
Familiarity with analysis methods and design processes
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Experience with airworthiness requirements
Familiarity with proposal work and schedule and budget management.
#mfcvets
Why Join Us
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.
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 about SOF GLSS here.
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 & Inclusion
This position is located in Lexington, KY Discover Lexington
Basic Qualifications
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 get approval that the design meets all static structural, dynamic structural, thermal, and aerodynamic requirements.
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
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
Experience leading a team of engineers through various projects and analyses
Familiarity with creating schedules, providing project statuses, generating Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and tracking budget requirements
Government report or thesis writing experience
Testing experience
Aircraft experience a plus including C-130, MH-60, MH-47, A/MH-6
EEO
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.
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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.
Other Important Information
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 Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $82,200 - $157,500. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $94,500 - $178,000. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin's SOF GLSS Team, the leading provider of a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance and sustainment services is seeking an Aeronautical Sciences Engineer to join the SOF GLSS team in Lexington, KY. The candidate will perform classified duties supporting multiple Special Operations groups.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Aeronautical Sciences Engineer your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Perform modifications of military aircraft (both rotary- and fixed-wing) and ground vehicles to meet evolving operational needs
Support the customer with a quick turnaround of added capabilities to existing platforms
Ensure a quality solution that meets all defined airworthiness requirements
Perform analysis including stress, loads, vibration, fatigue and fracture, thermal, and aerodynamic throughout the entire process from initial design to final delivery and production support
Proposal work, develop and track schedules and budgets
Present results to the team and customer at events like PDR and CDR
Collaborate with other disciplines
Ensure technical and non-technical results in support of overall organization objectives and customer requirements
Responsibilities:
Perform analysis and design modifications for military aircraft and ground vehicles
Meet airworthiness requirements
Manage proposal work, schedules, and budgets
Present results to the team and customer
Collaborate with other disciplines
Ensure quality results in support of organization objectives and customer requirements
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Sciences or related field
Experience with military aircraft and ground vehicle modifications
Familiarity with analysis methods and design processes
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Experience with airworthiness requirements
Familiarity with proposal work and schedule and budget management.
#mfcvets
Why Join Us
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.
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 about SOF GLSS here.
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 & Inclusion
This position is located in Lexington, KY Discover Lexington
Basic Qualifications
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 get approval that the design meets all static structural, dynamic structural, thermal, and aerodynamic requirements.
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
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
Experience leading a team of engineers through various projects and analyses
Familiarity with creating schedules, providing project statuses, generating Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and tracking budget requirements
Government report or thesis writing experience
Testing experience
Aircraft experience a plus including C-130, MH-60, MH-47, A/MH-6
EEO
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.
Other Important Information
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 Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $82,200 - $157,500. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $94,500 - $178,000. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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