Job ID: 727051BR Date posted: May. 04, 2026
Description: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.

Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor building the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, NASA's first spacecraft crafted for long-duration, human-rated deep space exploration. Orion will transport humans to interplanetary destinations beyond low Earth orbit to the moon, eventually Mars, and return them safely back to Earth.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a full-time Program Quality Engineer. In this role, you will work as a Quality Engineer supporting the Orion Human Space Flight program at Kennedy Space Center ensuring the manufacturing and testing of all hardware meets quality requirements; Work with the experienced Quality Engineering team to develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished material products and review and approve of Drawing Problem Reports, Changes Task, Test Procedure reviews, manufacturing work instructions reviews and PO closure activities.

Additionally in this role you will be performing the tasks below:

- Collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions to ensure quality standards are in place across the full product life cycle.
- Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.
- Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.
- Manages overall vehicle subsystem quality, and takes programmatic action in representing the quality function in major review boards, metric reporting, and critical decision-making.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college in technical disciplines (e.g. engineering field) or equivalent discipline (e.g. math, business, physics, chemistry, etc.).
- Experience and/or knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and/ or technical specifications.
- The ability to work an evolving shift schedule that will include weekend and off-shift hours, as required to support program objectives.
- Ability to obtain Public Trust security clearance and US Citizenship required.
Desired Skills:
- Experience in Manufacturing or Quality engineering position.
- Knowledge of Quality Systems and Processes in production and/or procurement.
- Ability to develop performance metrics using Microsoft Excel and take appropriate action.
- Experience with composite structures fabrication and manufacturing.
- Demonstrated knowledge of non-conformance handling and disposition.
- Experience with human spaceflight NASA/DCMA customers
- Experience in Design/Test Readiness/Manufacturing Readiness Reviews
- Certified in lean, six-sigma quality engineering methodologies and root cause corrective action training/certification
- Knowledge of SAP operating systems, Automation Framework, EPDM, P2P, and Apriso.
- 2+ years of related quality engineering experiences
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Public Trust
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First