Job ID: 713093BR Date posted: Dec. 11, 2025
Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are inspired by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and creative thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!

THE WORK

Program Quality Engineer Stf (QPM) at the Lockheed Martin Manassas (RMS) facility with oversight of the Sonobuoy Program, a high volume production program. The Quality Program Team (QPT) is led by the QPM and consists of Product Quality, Software Quality and Supplier Quality. The QPM will lead proposal efforts and basis of estimates (BOEs), audits, compliance over the contract, and interact with the end customer to ensure that their expectations are met through contractual requirements being upheld and internal/external processes being followed. In addition, the key responsibilities will also include:
- Overall responsibility for implementation of the quality management system on all programs supported
- Perform contract review to identify contract quality requirements and generating and ensuring implementation of a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)
- Partner with Program Management and the integrated program team to provide proactive issue identification, causal analysis, mitigation, and preventive actions.
- Work closely with program team to continually assess program performance indicators and execute applicable actions and plans
- Identify risks and proactively work with the program team to document risks and help to develop and ensure mitigation plans are in place and being tracked.
- Represent the RMS Quality functional organization at program reviews, program staff meetings, etc.
- Establish and maintain Quality metrics that are utilized by the program team to monitor performance.
- Continually evaluate health of program through independent structured assessment of program performance. Identify recurring issues, drive root cause analysis, and corrective actions as required.
- Communicate and escalate quality issues to the program team, functional / program managers and business leaders as necessary for timely resolution.
- Ensure realistic QA budgets and staffing are established for the Quality Program Team and cost commitments are met.
- Plan and oversee program audits

WHO WE ARE

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.

We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

WHO YOU ARE

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.

WHY JOIN US

We believe that flexibility is the future of work. We are proud to offer the flexible 4X10 work schedule that support our employees diverse personal needs.
Basic Qualifications:
- Knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100 or similar industry QMS standards
- Experience working within production environments within Quality or Manufacturing/Operations type roles.
- Excellent communication skills to lead the Quality team on the program through various internal and external meetings.
- Must be able to obtain a US DoD Secret clearance
Desired Skills:
- AS9100 and ISO9001 audit experience
- Ability to perform process audits
- Experience with Solumina, SAP, or similar MES system
- Experienced Quality professional within production environments, preferably high volume.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First