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Lockheed Martin · 7 hours ago

Skunkworks - Staff Systems Manufacturing Engineer- Vehicle Systems

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company is known for building the finest military aircraft in the world and is seeking a Staff Systems Manufacturing Engineer for their Skunk Works division. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert in vehicle systems and lead producibility reviews while developing manufacturing plans to support production operations.

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Responsibilities

Serve as subject matter expert across vehicle systems (fuel, hydraulic, electrical, etc.)
Work in parallel with design engineering; quality engineering; supply chain organizations; environmental safety and health; and production operations
Create 3D manufacturing simulations to drive efficiency throughout the build of our product; perform clash detections; and sequence assembly tasks for the lifecycle of the program
Review critical designs and provide design for manufacturability feedback of all 3D engineering models to reduce cost and positively impact performance at suppliers across the country
Create Manufacturing Engineering Statement of Work contractual requirements
Interface with shop floor personnel to help resolve build issues and implement process improvements to increase efficiency

Qualification

Aerospace vehicle systemsManufacturing processesAtlassian ConfluenceJIRARoot Cause AnalysisFMEAProject managementTechnical problem-solvingEngineering blueprintsWork instructions developmentProcess improvementsCollaborative environmentTechnical presentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred) with 8+ years experience
Experience working with fuel, hydraulic, and electrical systems
Experience with program start-ups with Manufacturing / Assembly / Production processes
Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate
Project management experience
Atlassian Confluence and JIRA experience
Strong technical and problem-solving skills in vehicle systems manufacturing and test
Experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action and FMEA
Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and set up production work cells and facility layout changes
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment or independently to solve problems in a timely manner
Demonstrated understanding of engineering blueprints, process specifications, manufacturing planning, and developing work instructions
Ability to effectively present technical information to non-technical people
Demonstrated ability to drive issues to closure and develop workaround plans or corrective action plans

Benefits

Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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