As a Mechanical Engineer Sr for Flight Test Instrumentation, you will research, design, & release engineering drawings; provide liaison support to the manufacturing group, flight line, and test sites; and coordinate with internal & external stakeholders to understand and implement engineering requirements. The successful candidate will have experience in and/or knowledge of CAD software (CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, Inventor, etc), reading and producing engineering drawings, F-35 flight test aircraft modifications, electro/mechanical systems, and transducer and equipment installations.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical
Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or
related discipline. - Experience with CAD software (CATIA V4/V5,
SolidWorks, NX, Inventor, or similar) - Expereince with PDM and VAS.
- Familiar with reading and drafting
engineering drawings to include mechanical, electrical, and harness installations. - Knowledge of electro/mechanical
systems.
- Experience with mechanical and harness design.
- Experience with sensor technology utilized in
aircraft flight test (accelerometers, strain
gauges, pressure transducers, temperature
sensors, etc.) and installation design. - Exerperience with F-35 test site aircraft modifications, flight
operations, and flight test design principles. - Excellent written and verbal communication
skills. - Ability to work in a collaborative and team based environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Experience with CAD software such as CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, Inventor, or similar
- Experience with PDM and VAS
- Ability to read and draft mechanical, electrical, and harness engineering drawings
- Knowledge of electro-mechanical systems
- Experience with mechanical and harness design
- Experience with aircraft flight-test sensor technology and installation design
- Experience with F-35 test-site aircraft modifications, flight operations, and flight-test design principles
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
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