Job ID: 707057BR Date posted: Apr. 27, 2026
Description:You will be the Manufacturing Robotics and Automation Engineering Manager, providing technical management direction to a team of
Robotics Engineers in the Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) team in the Grand Prairie, TX facility. Our team is tasked with the manufacturing automation and robotics solutions for Missiles and Fire Control.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Robotics and Automation Engineering Leader in Grand Prairie, you will be
responsible for overseeing cost, schedule, technical planning, risk and opportunity management, and interfacing closely with customer and supplier counterparts. You will lead a team of engineers, providing technical guidance and direction, and ensuring standard technical processes and tools are implemented to meet program needs. You will also be responsible for the review of automation designs, including
providing producibility feedback that includes impact on both current and future designs. You will lead the preparedness of your team to transition those designs into production.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Overseeing cost, schedule, technical planning, risk and opportunity management.
• Supporting new and existing business proposals with Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
• Supporting Capital and IRAD planning and execution, vendor/integrator engagement, and project management activities to deploy automated solutions at multiple sites across MFC.
• Performing requirements tasks, such as creation of AMT Center demonstrations, tour visits/schedules, lab area configurations and lab technology planning/roadmaps.
• Providing robotics and automation engineering support to sustainment teams operating in multiple manufacturing facilities across MFC.
• Growing the team's technical capabilities through
planning, gap assessment, and mentoring/knowledge transfer, focusing on robotics and automation implementations to
drive throughput and affordability.
• Leading the team to develop a baseline of current state and identification of process variation to drive to a documented improved future state via SIA or continuous improvement activities.

Approximately 20% travel may be required to facilitate multi-site automation projects.

Why Join Us
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.

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

This position is located in Grand Prairie, TX. Discover Grand Prairie.

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.

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Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical
Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related
engineering discipline from an accredited college.
• Experience leading an engineering team.
• Experience operating in manufacturing environment, specifically involved with the development of mfg. robotics and automation solutions.
• Knowledge of Mechanical, Hardware, Electronics, or System Engineering Principles.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
Desired Skills:
• MBA desired with the ability to understand business component, ROI for new designs and equipment.
• Experience presenting to Senior and Executive
Leadership.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and teamwork with internal and external customers for proof of concepts developments to factory deployments.
• Experience resolving schedule conflicts and complex technical challenges requiring integration with cross functional teams.
• Trade Studies knowledge.
• Experience with missile design components and subsystems.
• Green or Black Belt Certification.
• Lean manufacturing concepts and deployment of automation equipment in mfg. environment.
• Implementation knowledge of Model Based
Engineering methodologies.
• Experience with fostering a culture of employee
engagement.
• High level of accountability and a proven track record of meeting commitments.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Capital equipment acquisition and IRAD management experience.
• Knowledge and experience in program requirements development and management in a Laboratory Environment in the Defense Industry.
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: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First