Job ID: 715240BR Date posted: Feb. 09, 2026
Description:This position is for F-16 forward fuselage assembly, component installation and operational checkout Section, Production Lead.

This is a working Lead Position. Lead will be required to spend the majority of their time working on the product. In addition to standard job description tasks, the Production Lead will be responsible for providing status of work documents and work accomplished in their work area.

The Production Lead will be required to interface with multiple functional organizations, in addition to the managers/supervisor and crew to resolve issues or constraints in the aircraft assembly/production environment.

Instill product disciplines to align with Production imperatives of Safety, Quality Schedule & Cost which include but not limited too; fall protection, critical moves and crane lifts, use & disposal of hazardous materials, adherence and use of personal protective equipment (PPE), material handling and storage of staged and work-in-process (WIP) parts, chemical control and labeling, clean as you go, housekeeping and Tool & FOD control.

Duties include but not limited to:

-Open/Close toolboxes by verifying accurate inventory of tools and documenting applicable logs.

-Ensure team members have properly put away tools, parts, and consumables at end of shift.

-Assist supervisors with product discipline, housekeeping, HAZMAT accountability and 6S lean manufacturing initiatives/compliance.

-Train assigned mechanics in all aspects of the aircraft component build.

The candidate will be required to support corrective action investigations, root cause analysis, advise on continuous improvement initiatives and process improvements.

The Production Lead will be required to maintain certifications and qualifications to perform production tasks and other duties as assigned by leadership.

This position requires working knowledge and skills in hydraulic system installations, air pressure systems and testing. Lead must be skilled in avionics operation, electrical harness fabrication, routing, and electrical testing.


Candidate must be able to successfully pass electrical crimp, solder/wafer, hot air sleeve, and ethernet, training.

What’s In It For You

~ Candidate must be willing to work 4x10A Monday-Thursday 2nd Shift~

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.

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.
Basic Qualifications:
Candidate must have 6 years experience relative to aircraft Manufacturing, Maintenance, Modification, Repair, & Overhaul on fighter and/or commercial Aircraft.

Candidate must have been previously awarded an Air Force, Marine, Navy, or Army 7-level discipline skill rating in an aircraft maintenance related field and/or equivalent experience. Possess an Airframe and/or Powerplant License, and/or 4 to 8 years of equivalent experience.
Desired Skills:
3 years of operational Avionics experience.

4 years experience in Electrical harness fabrication, route and install.

4 years experience in Pneumatic and oxygen system tubing handling.

FCC Certifications or equivalent civilian experience with associated training credentials such as formal military training certificates or manufacturer training credentials.
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: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second