Electro-Mechanical Technician
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Job Responsibilities
Description:Role Overview
Join Lockheed Martin Space as an Electro-Mechanical Technician in King of Prussia, PA. You will build, assemble, modify, and test flight and ground support hardware. This role involves hands-on fabrication work, troubleshooting assemblies, and supporting engineering and quality teams to ensure reliable, high-quality aerospace hardware.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical assembly of flight and ground support hardware.
• Fabricate, bond, solder, and assemble components following detailed work instructions.
• Disassemble, modify, rework, and test prototype and production assemblies.
• Read and follow schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Perform repetitive and non-repetitive production assembly tasks with precision.
• Collaborate with engineers and quality teams to identify issues and support corrective actions.
• Evaluate new processes and help identify production or assembly problems.
• Maintain adherence to training and safety standards in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Support shift-based production schedules, including overtime as needed.
Work Environment
• Hands-on manufacturing and fabrication environment.
• Team-based production setting with close collaboration between technicians, engineers, and quality staff.
• Work may include shift rotations and extended schedules based on program needs.
• Precision-focused work requiring attention to detail and adherence to process standards.
Why You’ll Love This Role
• Direct impact on aerospace and space systems used in critical missions.
• Opportunity to build complex, high-reliability hardware from the ground up.
• Structured training and skill development in advanced fabrication techniques.
• Collaborative environment where your hands-on expertise directly supports engineering innovation.
About Lockheed Martin Space
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.
Basic Qualifications:
To be considered, candidates must meet all requirements listed:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on mechanical or electromechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or production setting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring lists, and detailed work instructions.
• Experience performing mechanical assembly, troubleshooting, and rework of components or subassemblies.
• Ability to work varying shifts, extended hours, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Ability to complete required certifications (including soldering, cable/harness, and bonding/polymers training).
Desired Skills:
Nice-to-have skills that strengthen candidacy but are not required:
• Experience with bonding, soldering, polymerics, or cable and harness fabrication.
• Familiarity with precision hand tools, drilling, fixtures, or mechanical fabrication processes.
• Exposure to avionics boxes, ground support equipment, or similar hardware builds.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems such as SAP or similar tools.
• Prior experience in a regulated or aerospace manufacturing environment.
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: 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: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Technicians
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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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.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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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.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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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
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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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.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.
