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You will be the Design Engineer / Checker - Level 3 for the Build to Package Verification Process and Compliance team which is responsible for ensuring the integrity, completeness, and compliance of F-35 engineering designs and 3-D models.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Design Engineer / Checker - Level 3 you will be responsible for acting as a critical quality gate, reviewing designs, verifying geometry, and confirming that deliverables meet contractual, company, and program requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Evaluate F-35 designs and 3-D models for compliance with specifications, standards, and downstream needs.
• Apply GD&T principles (ASME Y14.5) and ensure drawings follow ASME Y14.100.
• Perform model-centric verification, confirming full definition, FSDA compliance, and readiness for downstream processes.
• Generate concise check reports, non-conformance reports, and maintain traceability matrices.
• Collaborate with design engineers, configuration managers, and stakeholders to resolve issues quickly.

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 engineer with extensive Siemens NX experience, strong GD&T knowledge, and a proactive attitude. You thrive in fast-paced environments, prioritize quality, and enjoy supporting teammates to meet tight schedules and customer requirements.
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 a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, equivalent experience/ combined education considered, with 2 years of professional experience.
- Minimum 3 years of engineering design or design checking or quality assurance experience with a strong CAD focus, preferably on advanced fighter aircraft programs. Working experience with Full-Sized Determinant Assembly (FSDA) modeling practices.
- Proficient user of Siemens' NX CAD system.
- Working knowledge and practical application of ASME Y14.5 GD&T along with familiarity of ASME drawings.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a model centric environment and perform model based verification.
- Proficient with PC operations, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and PLM tools.
- Must be a US Citizen; this position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Desired skills
- Working experience with Siemens' TeamCenter PLM tools.
- Mono-based or mono-detail design practices experience.
- Experience with Full Sized Determinant Assembly (FSDA) designs.
- Knowledge of DoD contract requirements and MIL STD documentation.
- Familiarity with Configuration Management.
- Working knowledge and practical application of ASME Y14.100 Engineering Drawing practices.
- Ability to develop check scripts/macros to automate routine verification tasks.
- Very detail oriented with good verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to thrive in fast paced, deadline driven team settings.
- One-team mindset to achieve common goal.
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Other Important Information
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.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $81,600 - $143,865. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. 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.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $93,800 - $162,610. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. 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.