Structural Design Manager

About the role

You will be the Aeronautical Engineering Manager for the Structures Design team, responsible for supporting the C130 digitization effort. This includes reviewing 3D models provided by a supplier to ensure accuracy and completeness. Detail part and assembly models will be reviewed and validated in Catia V5 for accuracy and to perform clash analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the C130 digitization efforts for the AMMM Airframe Design team.
• Assign work scope, manage a supplier, prioritize tasks, report metrics, and allocate resources (both direct Lockheed Martin and contractor).
• Coordinate employee recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the contractor team to ensure quality and quantity of supplied engineers align with the Statement of Work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in a management or team lead role.
• Experience with airframe design/development, production support, and sustainment support.
• Experience with Catia V5, NX/Teamcenter, or a similar PLM/CAD toolset.

Desired Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with legacy aircraft platform drawings, tools, and processes.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $129,000 – $239,600. Salary is determined by factors including scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education/training, key skills, and market considerations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10 workweek).
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (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 (performance-based and not guaranteed).

For Washington state applicants only: Non-represented full-time employees accrue at least 10 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per month for incidental absences and receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full-time employees accrue 6.67 hours of vacation per month, up to 52 hours of sick leave annually, and receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.