Aeronautical Engineering Manager_

Fort Worth

**Description:** Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a manager of the Finite Element Analysis \(FEA\) Team for the F35, IFG, AMMM and ADP Lines of Business in Fort Worth, Texas\.

**What You Will Be Doing**

The successful candidate will be responsible for Air Vehicle Level FEA and coordination of detailed level FEA per program schedules, methods, and requirements to support airframe structural integrity across multiple platforms\. The successful candidate is responsible for delivery of Internal Loads to the structures analysis team and support of Service Life Analysis, including IMAT Datasets and the development of stress equations for Force Management analysis\. This includes, but is not limited to, development efforts and integration of new capabilities and support of continued force management products\. The FEA team will also provide support for ground and flight test execution and time critical MRB support, as required\. The FEA team will incorporate lessons learned and improvements form prior completed work\. The successful candidate will be responsible for all schedule and cost performance and will exhibit personnel leadership acumen\. The FEA Manager is also responsible for implementing program management, including core engineering directives, HR employee development tasks, performance reviews, merit planning, and other management imperatives\. The FEA Manager works closely with the FEA & Test Sr\. Manager and the FEA Tech Fellow on a daily basis\. The successful candidate also acts as the point of contact with program customers and partners for all issues related to Finite Element Analysis\. Responsible for meeting program schedule commitments within allocated budgets\.

**What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend\!**

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, 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 multi\-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals\. You have experience with itemized planning and prioritization of tasks that drives the efficient execution of objectives\.

**Our Commitment to DEI**

We Hear You, We See You\. At LM Aeronautics, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions\. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse\-thinkers like you\! At LM Aeronautics, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking\.

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence\. Learn more here: Global DEI\.

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level\. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology\.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX  Discover Fort Worth\.

**Basic Qualifications:**

• A Bachelor's or Masters degree in a related engineering discipline

• Significant experience in Finite Element Analysis and Finite Element Methods Development for Military Aircraft and Vehicles

• Significant Experience using NASTRAN as well as current FEA graphics software such as PATRAN, Hypermesh, and TMP SLIM/Vision

• Experience with Government customers such as US Navy and US Air Force personnel

**Desired Skills:**

• Previous Leadership experience

• Familiarity with F\-35 FEA and FEM development methods

• Experience with EVMS principles and performance metrics

• Experience with Aircraft structural test process and procedures

• Ability to effectively work across organizational boundaries

• Experience with technical personnel within industry partners and government agencies

• Recognized expertise in finite element analysis

• Security Clearance strongly desired

**Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration\.

**Clearance Level:** 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:** 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:** AERONAUTICS COMPANY

**Relocation Available:** Possible

**Career Area:** Aeronautical Engineering

**Type:** Full\-Time

**Shift:** First