Description:What We're Doing:
At Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, we are at the forefront of aerospace innovation, driving the development and deployment of cutting-edge technology in the field of aviation. We solve the great problems of our times with innovative technologies that define eras. While no one knows what's going to change the world next, our people are already working on it.

The Work:
This Composite Rotor Blade Design Engineer position is in Fort Worth, Texas. Blades engineers use their unique knowledge of composite rotor blade structures to develop next generation designs for legacy aircraft upgrades and new flight vehicles.

The Blade Design Engineer assignments will include developing conceptual, preliminary, and detail design layouts of composite blade designs. The engineer will follow robust processes to ensure the designs meet customer and company requirements for performance and durability in the field. The design engineer will also support productionization of blade designs, working closely with suppliers to ensure product delivered meet drawing specifications. The engineer will also provide fleet support for maintenance and repair of fielded blades.

In this position, the design engineer will work with cross functional teams within the Sikorsky Engineering and Technology group, across multiple sites. Excellent communication skills are required to ensure the team effectively meets requirements and achieves milestones.

Technical tasks the engineer will perform includes blade layouts including 2D cross-sectional design, 3D solid modeling and surfacing of blade assembly subcomponent parts, Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, engineering drawing and part specification development, developing composite laminate design and manufacturing requirements, and developing bonded assembly manufacture requirements.

US citizenship required as most programs and projects assigned are ITAR restricted.

Who we are:

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of advanced helicopters for commercial, industrial, and military use. With a rich history of innovation and excellence, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology and delivering unparalleled solutions to our customers.

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Learn more about Sikorsky here!

Why Join Us:

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
With our employees as our top priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive benefits
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or Higher in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited Institution.
* Experience with composite structure design.
* 2000+ hrs experience with 3D modeling software.
* Proficient with MS Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Good communication skills and able to work in a team environment.
* US Citizenship
Desired Skills:
2000+ hrs experience with CATIA V5, V6 or 3Dx.
* CATIA CPD workbench design experience.
* Surfacing design experience
* Detail design experience using ASMEY14.5 standards.
* Composite rotor blade design experience
* Hands on experience with composite part manufacture
* Design experience with AFP parts.
Clearance Level: None
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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
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.
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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First