Aeronautical Engineer

Job ID#:


225443

Job Category:


Engineering

Position Type:


Associate - W2

Duration:


12 months

Positions Available:


2

We have an outstanding Contract position for an Aeronautical Engineer to join a leading Company located in the Palmdale, CA surrounding area.

Pay Rate: $27.55 - $135.00 Hourly

**US Citizenship is required.**

 **Candidate must possess an Active Top Secret Security Clearance.**

As the Aeronautical Engineer you will be responsible for driving the integration and design synthesis of Special Mission programs while collaborating across a multi‑disciplinary team. You are a collaborative engineer with deep expertise in system integration and a proven track record in leading complex, multi‑disciplinary projects. Your communication skills enable you to influence diverse teams and mentor the next generation of talent. You thrive in fast‑paced environments and are driven to deliver innovative solutions that have real impact.

Job Responsibilities:  

• Help lead integration and design synthesis across aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, thermodynamics, electronics, controls, and actuation.
• Support and conduct multi‑disciplinary system trade studies to optimize performance and cost.
• Coordinate with fabrication, assembly, MRB, quality, and supply‑chain teams to ensure smooth production operations.
• Generate and present technical and administrative materials for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor early‑career engineers and champion One‑LM culture across cross‑functional teams.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor's or above Degree in an Engineering Discipline.
• 10+ years of Experience in airframe structure design and analysis.
• 10+ years of Experience with metallic and/or composite design.
• 10+ years of Experience with CATIA V5 and/or 3DX.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Experience working with LM BAs.
• Experience interacting with suppliers, external customers and Production Operation.
• MRB coordination and support.
• Experience with hand stress analysis.
• Experience with hypersonic boost-glide systems.

Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:


Top Secret

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled 

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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