Job ID: 714306BR Date posted: Jan. 22, 2026
Description:Role Overview
Join Lockheed Martin Space as a Shop Floor Controller in King of Prussia, PA, and be part of a team shaping the future of space exploration. You’ll be a central point for tracking and managing production work, ensuring the right hardware is in the right place at the right time. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and enjoy problem-solving, this role puts you at the heart of innovation and operational excellence.

Key Duties / Responsibilities
• Drive, track, and manage Work in Progress (WIP) from delivery to completion.
• Facilitate daily and weekly production goals and ensure plan execution.
• Keep leadership informed of priorities and provide status updates.
• Coordinate with internal teams (MRP, ME, QE, TE, Management) and external teams (Program, Engineering) to resolve hardware issues.
• Perform look-ahead analysis to prevent potential roadblocks.
• Participate in the Operations Excellence Team (OET) and contribute to process improvements.
• Take ownership of Idle Jobs metrics and actively handle hardware on the floor.

Work Environment
• Fast-paced, team-oriented shop floor with hands-on hardware interaction.
• Active collaboration with cross-functional teams, both inside and outside the building.
• Physical work may include standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Company Mission & Program Overview
At Lockheed Martin Space, we’re pioneers of the next space age. We design and build cutting-edge solutions to solve some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges. Every day, our people combine skills, creativity, and innovation to make a tangible difference in the world—and beyond.

Why Lockheed Martin?
• Work on world-class programs that shape the future of space exploration.
• Thrive in a culture of excellence where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Access to resources, support, and professional development to help you succeed and grow.

Why You’ll Love This Role
• Be at the center of mission-critical operations, ensuring that every piece of hardware is where it needs to be.
• Solve problems daily in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
• Collaborate with passionate engineers, technicians, and operators to drive innovation and excellence.
• Contribute directly to projects that impact the future of space.
Basic Qualifications:
Candidates must meet all requirements
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic equipment parts and/or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) and/or regulatory requirements.
• Secret clearance required prior to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and workflow tracking.
Desired Skills:
Nice-to-have skills that strengthen candidacy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), SAP, VE-CAMs, or Automation Framework.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role, including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Secret clearance or above.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First