Job ID: 730460BR Date posted: Jun. 16, 2026
Description:Role Overview
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Project Engineer to support manufacturing execution and production readiness within the Reentry Operations Center.

In this role, you will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to help transition products and processes into stable, repeatable production. You’ll support technical problem-solving, manufacturing integration, and process improvement efforts that directly impact factory performance.

Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile

Key Responsibilities
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to support stable and repeatable production execution
• Support manufacturing integration and production readiness activities
• Identify and help resolve manufacturing risks, technical blockers, and process gaps
• Coordinate across design, manufacturing, tooling, test, and quality teams to improve producibility
• Support technical troubleshooting and manufacturing issue resolution efforts
• Assist with process improvement and production optimization initiatives
• Work directly with production and shop floor teams to improve execution and operational performance
• Contribute to manufacturing capability and process stability efforts in a growing production environment

Work Environment
• Fast-paced manufacturing and production support environment
• High level of collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams
• Combination of desk-based coordination and hands-on factory engagement
• Team-focused environment centered on production execution and continuous improvement

Why You’ll Love This Role
• Support mission-critical aerospace and defense manufacturing programs
• Work closely with experienced engineering and production teams
• Gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations and technical problem-solving
• Contribute directly to production readiness and factory performance
• Build experience in high-precision manufacturing environments

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:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Aerospace, or related engineering field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience working in manufacturing, production, industrial, or engineering environments
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, technical troubleshooting, and production execution
• Experience identifying and resolving manufacturing or process-related issues
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and operations teams
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Desired Skills:
Nice-to-have skills that strengthen candidacy but are not required:
• Experience supporting new product introduction or production ramp activities
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Familiarity with machining, fabrication, assembly, tooling, or production test operations
• Experience improving manufacturing process capability or production stability
• Experience working directly with shop floor teams to resolve technical issues
• Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing environments
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) principles
• Experience supporting process validation, first article inspections, or manufacturing qualification activities
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methods
• Active Secret security clearance
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: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First