Job ID: 718034BR Date posted: Feb. 19, 2026
Description:We are Lockheed Martin
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most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft
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Quality Engineer Senior (Level 3)
This position will be in the Air Vehicle and
Mission Systems (AV&MS) Supplier Quality Management (SQM) team with responsibilities of
supplier team integration and reports to the
Associate Manager of AV&MS SQM. Candidate
will be located in the Orange County,
California area
The successful candidate will have the
opportunity to start their Supplier Quality Career
with a strategically important supplier working
with experienced professionals. Period of
Performance for this tasking is expected to be a
scope of 18-24 months.
The SQE functions as a Quality Engineer within
the SQM integration teams across the product
life cycle of multiple programs and technology
domains. Scope of responsibility also includes;
quality and cost data analysis, root cause
corrective and preventive action, variation
management actions, supplier quality integration
tasks, along with area or multiple area
improvement strategy and planning. Responsible
and accountable for initiating effective methods
and improvements that drive and improve overall
quality performance reducing area defects and
scrap, rework, and repair cost to minimum as
measured and trended by quality diagnostic
measurement system. Will collaborate with
various functions and leaders to achieve
objectives.
Goals of the selected SQE are:
• Accepts purchased products to support
program development, production, and
sustainment on behalf of LM Aero.
• To ensure long-term defect
reduction/elimination to reduce cost of poor
quality associated with procured products.
• To ensure long-term supplier compliance to
contractual quality requirements, as they relate
to LM Aero product.
• Scope includes suppliers of system
commodities, as well as both build-to-print and
design-authority contracts.
The selected candidate will be accountable for
collaborating with executive leadership at the
supplier sites and at LM Aero to solve technical
and contractual issues, and ensuring execution is
aligned with the quality and affordability goals
set by the LM Aero programs.

• The position requires about 30-50% travel
within the United States

• Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at
a facility that requires special access

A level 3 employee Typically has a minimum of 5 years of
professional experience.

** Most Suppliers are located in or around Orange County/ mostly near Irvine, CA. **

What’s In It For 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.
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.

Who You Are
You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. Self-motivated and inspired, you thrive in an environment where you are empowered to work your craft, never settling for the bare minimum.
Basic Qualifications:
• STEM Bachelors Degree from an accredited college

• Knowledge of Industry recognized Quality
systems such as International (ISO), aerospace
(AS), and FAA regulations

• Experience with inspection processes and
methods

• Must be capable of performing root cause
analysis and identifying solutions to complex
problems; be able to focus on continual
improvement practices to drive corrective and
preventive actions

• Must be able to identify and document
supplier's quality deficiencies and ensure
Desired Skills:
• Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
certification

• Special Process Engineering experience

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and / or
Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)

• Experience with use of inspection gages and
measuring equipment

• AS9100 interpretation and application
experience

• Experience working with Government
customers

• Effective interpersonal skills, including team
building and collaboration
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $81,600 - $143,865. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $93,800 - $162,610. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First