Armament Systems Engineer – Level 4

Job ID: 722086BR Date posted: Apr. 07, 2026
Description:

You will be the Armament Systems Engineer - Level 4 for the Armament Team which is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and integrating armament hardware for advanced aircraft.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Armament Systems Engineer - Level 4 you will be responsible for driving mechanical and structural solutions that enable mission‑critical weapon systems. You will work within the Weapons Integration organization, supporting the F‑35 platform and ensuring armament equipment meets rigorous performance and safety standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Define and enforce requirements for supplier‑developed armament equipment.


• Review and validate designs to ensure compliance with requirements and safety standards.


• Provide production and field support, including failure investigations and creation of sustain‑ment documentation.


• Develop troubleshooting and repair guides for deployed systems.


• Perform preliminary or conceptual design of AME components using CATIA and other 3‑D modeling tools.

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. 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 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 collaborative mechanical engineer with proven experience in weapons integration, F‑35 systems, and high‑pressure pneumatic equipment. Your background includes supplier oversight, design validation, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, are detail‑oriented, and are committed to delivering high‑quality, mission‑focused results.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Interim Secret clearance to start.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX  Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering degree
• Aerospace engineering related experience
• Experience in requirements development and verification
• Experience with supplier management
• Familiarity with CATIA V5 or equivalent
Desired Skills:
• Highly motivated individual with the ability to formulate logical approaches to resolving technical problems and manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and to understand Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing notations
• Hardware design experience
• Computerized modeling and drafting experience
• Ability to work well individually and with team members across multiple organizations
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to develop clear technical presentations for customers and suppliers
• Microsoft Office Skills; of particular importance: Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Project
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: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First