You will be co-leader for a critical wind tunnel operations team at the modern "Low-speed 2 Wind Tunnel" (L2WT) at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Skunk Works. This small team requires dedicated involvement in all aspects of aerodynamic testing including test preparation, test execution, and data presentation.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Aeronautical Engineer Senior you will be responsible for leveraging technical and leadership skills to contribute to the abundant testing for numerous programs in the L2WT and occasionally support off-site wind tunnel test(s). Your responsibilities will include:
• Developing innovative affordable and low-risk testing approaches to meet customer test objectives
• Integrating and calibrating instrumentation, actuation devices, and electronics utilized for data acquisition
• Designing complex and affordable rapid-prototype wind tunnel models and support hardware utilizing existing digital twin CATIA model
• Overseeing fabrication and assembling support system components and model parts
• Operating wind tunnel and executing test plans in accordance with customer requirements
• Preparing, analyzing and delivering data to customers
• Modifying and enhancing custom software
Additionally, the successful candidate will continuously improve the existing data acquisition systems, motion control systems, pressure measurement systems, and data reduction and presentation procedures.
The successful candidate will strive to lead the team with an imperative mindset to exceed customer expectations and continuously develop enhanced capabilities. The co-leader will be proactive in driving day-to-day productivity, accountability, ownership, and performance excellence within our team. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:
• Understand work scope and priorities to drive operational decisions
• Delegate work and ensure tasks are executed efficiently to meet customer requirements and milestones
• Set clear expectations and find creative solutions to facilitate team productivity
• Provide regular feedback, coaching, and professional development support to team members

Further Information About This Opportunity

Must be able to work a consistent schedule and willingness to work overtime as circumstances require.

This position is in Palmdale, CA. Discover Palmdale.

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical/Computer Engineering preferred; or equivalent experience/combined education considered

- Direct experience working in the wind tunnel technical testing environment or hands-on work in an aerodynamics laboratory environment

- Experience in design with 3-D Solid Modeling CAD systems

- Technical team leadership experience

- Effective customer engagement

- Project engineering experience, including schedule and budget analysis
Desired Skills:
- Strong organizational, communication, team collaboration, and leadership skills

- Experience in instrumentation, computers, electronics, and computer programming.

- Knowledge of Data Acquisition Systems (DAS), primarily focused on the acquisition of strain gages, pressure transducers, and temperature probes.

- Knowledge of various software codes (Excel Visual Basic, LabWindows/CVI, LABVIEW, C, C++, Fortran) to maintain and develop new capabilities.

- Experience with hands-on hardware and wiring in a lab environment.

- Ability to develop and effectively communicate clear technical presentations for customers and suppliers.

- Microsoft Office Skills - Excel, PowerPoint, Word.

- Basic knowledge of Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $150,765. 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.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $98,300 - $170,315. 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.
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.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First