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Quality Engineer Staff - Chelmsford, MA

Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Chelmsford, Massachusetts

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Job ID: 702699BR Date posted: Aug. 28, 2025
Description:You will be the Quality Engineer Staff for the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) team. Our team is responsible for driving speed, agility, and technical innovation, with a focus on quality and mission success.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Quality Engineer Staff, you will be responsible for evaluating quality processes and systems to ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory, and industry requirements. You will play a critical role in maintaining the high standards of our organization.

Your responsibilities will include:
-Evaluating quality process and system standards
-Performing internal and external audits
-Investigating problems and developing corrective actions
-Interfacing with manufacturing, engineering, and customer representatives
-Maintaining a database of observation results and preparing summary reports

Why Join Us
We're looking for a collaborative and customer-centric Quality Engineer Staff to join our team. If you're a talented and passionate individual with a "can-do" attitude, we want to hear from you. This role stands out as an opportunity to work with a world-class aerospace and defense company, driving innovation and excellence. Apply now to be part of our future and contribute to our mission success.

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.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Chelmsford. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim secret is required to start.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors level degree or higher in STEM and/or equivalent experience/combined education.

Minimum 5 years of experience in quality
engineering, auditing, or a related field.

Experience performing audits / assessments for compliance to internal or AS9100 standards and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Strong knowledge of quality management systems, including AS9100, ISO 9001, and Lockheed Martin quality standards.

Excellent communication, leadership, and
interpersonal skills.

Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Experience in generating metrics, analyzing and interpreting data, preparing summary reports for executive leaders

Experience with investigation of problems and developing dispositions and corrective actions

Must be able to obtain an interim secret security clearance (required to start)
Desired Skills:
STEM degree at bachelor's level or higher preferred

Certified AS9100 Lead Auditor

Experience working with DCMA or other Government customers

Experience performing and reporting on (1) internal and external audits, (2) system, product and (3) process conformity

Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks and projects

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with audit tools and software, such as audit management systems and statistical process control

Superb customer service and collaboration skills

Ability to influence without direct authority
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

  • Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
  • Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
  • Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

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Qualifications

See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.

  • Collaborative

    There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • Goal-oriented

    From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

    You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”

Ryan J., Enterprise Operations

Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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