You will be the Affordability Engineer Senior - Level 3 for the F-35 Affordability Engineering team which is responsible for delivering cost‑effective solutions across the F‑35 program.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Affordability Engineer Senior - Level 3 you will be responsible for driving cost‑reduction initiatives and providing strategic affordability guidance to multiple stakeholders.
"Your responsibilities will include:"
- Integrate and execute Cost Reduction Initiatives (CRI) across Production, Sustainment, and Development business units.
- Advise cost‑category owners and CRI project leads on affordability processes, decision criteria, and funding options.
- Monitor CRI project budgets and progress, delivering technical guidance to process managers.
- Act as liaison among engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, suppliers, and program stakeholders.
- Develop expertise as a Value‑Driven Solutions Specialist supporting Aeronautics Engineering & Technology leadership.
What’s In It For You
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.
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.
Who You Are
You are a self‑starting, innovative engineer with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. You thrive in fast‑paced, high‑visibility environments and excel at networking across diverse teams. Your ability to balance technical expertise with strategic thinking makes you an ideal candidate to protect millions of dollars in program spending.
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 possess an active Interim Secret clearance to start.This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.
• Engineering experience in the Aerospace Industry.
• Experience with written, verbal, and presentation communications skills, including briefing to members of upper management.
• Experience in systems engineering disciplines with understanding of the total lifecycle (architecture, requirements, design, analysis, integration, verification, production and sustainment) including the following key competencies: Supplier Interface, Proposal Analysis, Risk and Opportunity Assessment.
• Experience working with the change request process.
• Experience with trade studies.
• Understanding and strong appreciation for practicing and developing Standard Work processes and tools.
• Knowledge of overall F-35 air system, design, and processes.
• Knowledge of F-35 development, production operations, and sustainment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles or experience.
• Knowledge of Subcontract Management process (TINA, FAR, proposal, PCA, negotiations, FFP, LTA, MRC, etc.)
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 in Engineering
- Engineering experience in the aerospace industry
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Interim Secret clearance at the start of employment
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Written, verbal, presentation, and senior-management briefing skills
- Systems engineering lifecycle experience, including architecture, requirements, design, analysis, integration, verification, production, and sustainment
- Experience with supplier interface, proposal analysis, and risk and opportunity assessment
- Experience with change request processes and trade studies
- Knowledge of standard work processes and tools
- Knowledge of the F-35 air system, development, production operations, and sustainment
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles or experience
- Knowledge of subcontract management processes, including TINA, FAR, proposals, PCA, negotiations, FFP, LTA, and MRC
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