Contract Computer Aided Design Jobs in Weatherford, TX

Standard Job Description
You will be the CAD/CAM Senior Engineer- Level 3 for the Digital Transformation Team which is responsible for driving the digital transformation of our aerospace business.
What You Will Be Doing
As the CAD/CAM Senior Engineer- Level 3 you will be responsible for integrating advanced AI capabilities into our CAD/CAM workflows and supporting cross-functional aerospace design teams.
Your responsibilities will include: Design, prototype, and integrate generative AI tools (e.g., design assistants, topology optimization engines) into existing CAD/CAM workflows. Create and maintain prompt-engineering libraries and best-practice guides for AI-assisted modeling, simulation, and documentation. Evaluate AI model performance on accuracy and latency, and recommend improvements. Provide day-to-day technical assistance to aerospace design teams, ensuring AI-augmented solutions improve productivity and quality. Author and update methods, standards, processes, and training material that incorporate AI workflows. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
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 engineering professional with deep CAD/CAM and PLM expertise and a proven interest in generative AI and prompt engineering. Your background may be in aerospace or mechanical engineering, or you may hold a Computer Science degree complemented by solid mechanical experience. You thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy translating cutting-edge technology into practical solutions, and are eager to shape the future of aerospace design.
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 be able to obtain an active Secret clearance.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX • Discover Fort Worth.
Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with circuit designers and/or product line engineers in the design, development, and utilization of software to simulate the characteristics and parameters of integrated systems (IS) components, modules, or complete products under operating environment. Determines user needs; advises hardware designers on characteristics that affect software systems such as storage capacity, processing speed, and input/output requirements; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems including integrated graphic analysis.
Basic Qualifications
• B.S. (or higher) in an Engineering Discipline
• Experience with CAD (CATIA, NX, Creo) and PLM (Teamcenter, ENOVIA) platforms.
• Experience in program languages (C++, Python, JAVA, MATLAB)
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools
• Experience with modern generative AI models
Desired Skills
• Preferred Engineering Disciplines are Aerospace, Mechanical, Civil, or Computer Science
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and/or CAD Data Management tools
• Education or experience developing assistants on industry-leading open-source AI models such as llama or gpt.
• Strong understanding of Prompt Engineering principles
• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Experience in software testing and overseeing unit testing for software deployment
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, 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 may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.