Lockheed Martin · 19 hours ago
Director of Engineering - Airframe Design
Possible
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $345K/yr
10+ years expLockheed Martin is a leading technology innovation company, and they are seeking a Director of Engineering - Airframe Design for their Airframe Design team. This role involves providing strategic oversight of airframe design activities, ensuring technical excellence, and leading workforce planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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