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Skunkworks Tool Engineer

JOB ID: 631126BR

Date posted: Mar. 07, 2023

Locations: Marietta, Georgia; Palmdale, California

Program: ADP

Description:

We are Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Development Programs is looking for the right few to join the historic Skunk Works® team. Unlike most of the work we do at the Skunk Works, our spirit of innovation is no secret. Lockheed Martin's leadership in the aeronautical industry is earned through relentless research and development of high-performance combat, air mobility, reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft. Never have the opportunities for a technical career been so limitless!

The successful candidate:

• Will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, industrial machinery, prototype models and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements.
• Comprehensive understanding and wide application of engineering and technical principles, theories and concepts will be expected.
• Determines, provides and develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems unique to each program assigned, with minimum direction or supervision.
• Will help coordinate and support tooling activities across a wide range of functional organizations including; Airframe Design, Structural Analysis, Materials and Processes, Planning, Procurement/Suppliers, Manufacturing, Production, Quality Assurance, Testing and Tool Fabrication.

• Must be US citizen.
• Active/Final Secret clearance with most recent investigation completed within the last 5-years.

What’s 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 Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Palmdale, CA

This position is in Palmdale, CA

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Marietta, GA

This position is in Marietta, GA

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For Palmdale location ONLY: This position offers a sign-on bonus of $20,000.00 for external candidates. If selected for this position, the sign-on bonus is subject to applicable taxes and will be processed and paid shortly after you begin employment with Lockheed Martin

Basic Qualifications:

• Experienced in aircraft tool design

• Experienced in the use of 3D design software (e.g. CATIA, NX, Solid-Works, etc.)

• Experienced in the use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Desired Skills:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2 years of professional experience; or no experience required with a related Masters degree. Considered experienced, but still a learner.

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the production of aircraft and related tooling to include; metallic and composite materials, composite cure, trimming, drilling, machining, forming, welding, assembly and inspection.

• Proficient in the use of CATIA-V5 Generative Shape, Part, Assembly & Drafting.

• Experience with CATIA-V6, within a 3DX-PLM environment.

• Experience in tooling for Determinant Assembly.

• Experience in structural analysis and material selection/sizing.

• Experience with additive manufacturing (e.g. 3D printing etc.)

• Experience working in a fast paced, developmental environment.

• Strong verbal/written/presentation skills.

• Experience writing technical reports and presenting technical data.

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 day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position:

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position in California or New York City is $90,200 - $170,000. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level:

Experienced Professional

Business Unit:

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available:

Possible

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First