Stability & Controls Engineer – Level 3

Job ID: 727698BR Date posted: May. 19, 2026
Description:You will be the Stability & Controls Engineer – Level 3 for the Flight Sciences group which is responsible for advancing aeronautics performance and stability solutions.

**What You Will Be Doing**

As the Stability & Controls Engineer – Level 3 you will be responsible for delivering high‑impact performance, stability and controls engineering support across Air Mobility & Maritime Missions and Advanced Development Programs.

"Your responsibilities will include:"

- Develop and maintain aerodynamic databases to inform aircraft design decisions.
- Perform static stability assessments and define control power requirements.
- Create mission profiles and construct flight envelopes for new and modified aircraft concepts.
- Support wind‑tunnel testing and flight‑test campaigns, providing technical analysis and reports.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, producing clear technical documentation and communicating results to customers and program leadership.

**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.]( https://lmt.co/OneLM-JobDescription-Benefits) 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 self‑starter with exceptional communication and technical writing skills. You thrive in a dynamic environment, engage as a collaborative team player, and build strong working relationships across disciplines. Your analytical mindset and attention to detail enable you to tackle complex stability and controls challenges and drive innovative solutions.

**Further Information About This Opportunity**

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Engineering Degree (Aerospace)
• 2-5 years of relevant industry experience
• Hands on experience with aircraft aerodynamics, and stability and controls.
• Proficient in at least one coding language (MATLAB, VBA, Python)
• Microsoft Office Skills
Desired Skills:
• Masters or Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with running aerodynamics / performance / S&C analyses to inform aircraft design cycles
• Willing and able to support extended and off shift work schedules
• Willing to travel to support off-site testing (flight test, wind tunnel)
• Ability to effectively document and accurately convey technical data
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills to interface with multifunctional teams
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: 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
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First