Design Engineer Stf - E4

About the role

At Sikorsky in Stratford, CT, we design and build advanced rotary-wing aircraft that push the boundaries of technology, performance, and mission capability. Our engineering teams turn complex requirements into innovative, manufacturable solutions that support the future of aviation. As a Design Engineer, you’ll develop major components and portions of functional systems, advanced prototypes, and production products. You’ll transform concepts into detailed designs while balancing performance, manufacturability, cost, and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Developing preliminary layouts, sketches, models, and design concepts to communicate proposed solutions.
• Designing assemblies, mechanisms, structures, and detailed parts using engineering drawings and 3D modeling tools.
• Evaluating design factors including manufacturability, material and equipment availability, interchangeability, replaceability, strength-to-weight efficiency, cost, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and other organizations affected by design development.
• Reviewing drawings and layouts for accuracy, completeness, clarity, standards, specifications, calculations, and dimensional requirements.
• Identifying design errors, omissions, and deficiencies and recommending revisions or improvements.
• Supporting manufacturing operations and helping resolve design-related production issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline from an accredited college.
• 9+ years of professional experience in Aerospace or related Mechanical Engineering Design discipline.
• 5+ years of Computer Aided Design experience with systems such as Catia V5/V6(3DX) for developing mechanical design models.
• Extensive technical expertise in structural design principles, material science and load analysis.
• Experience using technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques for solutioning complex problems.

Skills

• 3+ years’ experience in design of composite airframe structure with Catia V5 and 3DX workbenches.
• Familiarity with model based system engineering for requirements flow down.
• Expertise with the use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing for manufacturing fit and function.
• Willingness and ability to technically mentor early career talent.

Benefits

• 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
• Long-Term Disability
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position (payments under these programs are not guaranteed and can vary year to year, tied to performance metrics)

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $118,000.00 - $219,100.00. 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.