Skunk Works Subsystem Design Engineer - Level 2
- Lockheed Martin
- Palmdale, California
- Full Time
We are Lockheed Martin
Join Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' cutting-edge team at the Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works) in Palmdale, California, as a full-time Subsystem Design Engineer. Dive into the heart of aerospace innovation, where you'll craft and refine aircraft subsystem designs, tackle technical challenges head-on, and ensure flawless installations. Your role will involve everything from developing and validating new designs to troubleshooting malfunctions, all while collaborating with a diverse array of teams and stakeholders. If you're ready to soar with the best in the industry and leave your mark on the future of aviation, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Responsibilities for this position may include:
- Develop, test, and validate new and modified subsystem designs
- Troubleshoot system malfunctions to determine root cause and corrective action
- Create and maintain 3-D CATIA models, assemblies and installations, system requirements, interface/supplier control drawings, performance specifications, system checkout procedures and statements of work
- Create system requirements, trade studies, sub-component and flight test plans
- Coordinate with suppliers, internal and external integrated product teams, management and the customer
- Support manufacturing, ground/flight test and customer operating locations
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Whats In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition
Learn more about Lockheed Martins comprehensive benefits package here.
This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.
At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology.- Bachelor's degree in an engineering technical discipline such as Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical
- Experience with 3DX, CATIA, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Creo, Unigraphics, NX, or equivalent 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tool
- Experience creating and/or modifying drawings
- Experience with aircraft subsystem design, installation, and troubleshooting
- Hands on engineering experience
- Ability to to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance per business requirements- Experience with hand analysis for initial part layout
- Experience with metallic design
- Experience with tubing and equipment installation
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Active Secret Clearance
- 3 years of professional experience; or 1 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
Join Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' cutting-edge team at the Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works) in Palmdale, California, as a full-time Subsystem Design Engineer. Dive into the heart of aerospace innovation, where you'll craft and refine aircraft subsystem designs, tackle technical challenges head-on, and ensure flawless installations. Your role will involve everything from developing and validating new designs to troubleshooting malfunctions, all while collaborating with a diverse array of teams and stakeholders. If you're ready to soar with the best in the industry and leave your mark on the future of aviation, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Responsibilities for this position may include:
- Develop, test, and validate new and modified subsystem designs
- Troubleshoot system malfunctions to determine root cause and corrective action
- Create and maintain 3-D CATIA models, assemblies and installations, system requirements, interface/supplier control drawings, performance specifications, system checkout procedures and statements of work
- Create system requirements, trade studies, sub-component and flight test plans
- Coordinate with suppliers, internal and external integrated product teams, management and the customer
- Support manufacturing, ground/flight test and customer operating locations
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Whats In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition
Learn more about Lockheed Martins comprehensive benefits package here.
This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.
At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology.- Bachelor's degree in an engineering technical discipline such as Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical
- Experience with 3DX, CATIA, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Creo, Unigraphics, NX, or equivalent 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tool
- Experience creating and/or modifying drawings
- Experience with aircraft subsystem design, installation, and troubleshooting
- Hands on engineering experience
- Ability to to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance per business requirements- Experience with hand analysis for initial part layout
- Experience with metallic design
- Experience with tubing and equipment installation
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Active Secret Clearance
- 3 years of professional experience; or 1 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
Job ID: 520182475
Originally Posted on: 5/6/2026
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