Quality Engineer

Overview

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

We’re creating future‑ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that’s built for you.

• Leading the implementation and execution of program quality requirements
• Managing quality tasks across hardware, systems, and suppliers/subcontractors
• Partnering with program teams as the Quality Lead for design, development, production, and mobilization phases
• Conducting contract reviews and flowing down contract quality requirements to the quality team
• Participating in independent program reviews to understand risks and drive Return to Green plans
• Maintaining effective relationships with DCMA/Customer quality teams

• STEM or related degree in engineering or business at the Bachelor level or above or equivalent experience/combined education
• Ability to work with procurement quality tasks as they pertain to risk management or hardware development or manufacturing or suppliers / subcontractor management, and/or customer support or anything else related
• Must possess a high level of adaptability and have the proven ability to demonstrate focus achieving positive results
• Must be able to perform in a team and customer‑focused work environment, maintaining effective communication with internal/external customers
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

• Ability to work with the Lockheed Martin Quality system
• Ability to coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Programs, and Procurement on product quality issues and effective issue resolution
• Demonstrated ability to use causal analysis tools to analyze and resolve technical/process issues ranging from basic to very complex
• Quality Engineering or Supplier Quality experience as well as experience with developing and reviewing Quality Standards, methods, work instruction and procedures for inspection
• Knowledge of Lockheed Martin processes, and procedures related to development and production (e.g., Non‑conforming material management, etc.)
• A strong process aptitude and demonstrated advocacy required, including proven technical ability and business judgment
• Previous Quality experience, interpreting and applying contractual and AS9100/ISO
  90001 requirements
• Demonstrated talent development and team building skills
• High energy, self‑starting, team player who achieves goals
• Ability to travel 10% of the time
• Active Secret clearance
• 2+ years of related experience with a degree

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret. Active Secret clearance is required.

• Expression of Interest:
  By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and may 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 at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
• Work Schedules:
  Lockheed Martin supports alternate work schedules providing additional flexibility. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five‑day work week; some 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.
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