Director of Engineering - Airframe Design Security Clearance

Position: Director of Engineering - Airframe Design with Security Clearance
Job Number 716353

Description:

You will be the Director of Engineering - Airframe Design for the Airframe Design (AD) team which is responsible for delivering world-class airframe solutions across all Lockheed Martin Aeronautics lines of business. What You Will Be Doing As the Director of Engineering - Airframe Design you will be responsible for steering functional leadership of all airframe design activities, ensuring technical excellence from concept through sustainment.

"Your responsibilities will include:"
* Provide strategic oversight of structural, systems integration, harness, mechanical, and canopy design to guarantee airworthiness and performance.
* Ensure certification plans and verification activities meet contractual and regulatory requirements.
* Develop and embed standardized design processes, tools, and metrics into the digital engineering thread across all Aero programs.
* Lead workforce planning, talent development, and resource allocation to meet program staffing needs and surge capacity.
* Drive continuous-improvement initiatives, incorporating emerging technologies such as topology optimization, additive manufacturing, and AI-enabled design automation. 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 collaborative leader with deep expertise in airframe engineering and a proven track record of delivering complex, high-impact programs on time and on budget.

You thrive on aligning people, processes, and technology to create measurable value. Your ability to mentor technical talent, champion best practices, and navigate cross-functional partnerships makes this role uniquely rewarding. 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 Secret clearance to start.

This position can be based in either Palmdale, CA, Fort Worth, TX or Marietta, GA

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (Engineering) degree with 10+ years relevant aerospace design experience.

• Demonstrated senior leadership experience and demonstrated ability to lead large teams.

• Experience in technical leadership
• Demonstrated corrective action and problem-solving skills.

• Broad based program management experience: managing large performance efforts delivering cost, schedule and financial outcomes.

• Experience working with US Services and International customers.
Desired

Skills:

• Previous experience with multiple Aeronautics platforms

• Proven full spectrum leadership skills

• Experience with technology development/innovation

• Demonstrated experience leading diverse and highly dynamic teams/organizations.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience engaging and presenting in executive level meetings
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest:
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: Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules:
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…