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Staff Quality Engineer (QE) - Orlando, FL

Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida

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Job ID: 723512BR Date posted: Apr. 07, 2026
Description:

You will be the Staff Quality Engineer for the Sniper program. Our team is responsible for delivering high‑quality aerospace solutions.


What You Will Be Doing


As the Staff Quality Engineer you will be responsible for driving quality excellence across the Sniper program, ensuring that every product meets rigorous standards.


Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:



  • Review documentation related to manufacturing processes to ensure quality standards.

  • Support Integrated Product Teams with analysis of quality data, yields, rework, and non‑conformance.

  • Lead corrective action meetings, identify trends, and drive resolution.

  • Participate in Material Review Boards and Failure Review Boards to disposition non‑conforming hardware.

  • Conduct assessments and audits to ensure compliance with ISO‑9001/AS9100 and engineering specifications.


Why Join Us


The ideal candidate is a collaborative engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, brings deep technical expertise, and is passionate about continuous improvement. This role offers the chance to influence a critical defense program and work with cutting‑edge technology.


We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.


Further Information About This Opportunity


This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.



MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim Secret clearance is required to start.


Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM , with 9 years or more of professional experience; 7 years professional experience with a related Master's degree, or equivalent combined education and experience.

- Knowledge of manufacturing/quality processes and documentation.

- Root Cause & corrective action implementation experience

-Experience developing quality standards, methods, work instructions and procedures for the inspection of manufactured products

-Experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment with strong skills in AS9100 certification and compliance requirements

-Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contracts

- Experience with control and disposition of non-conforming material (Material Review Board).

-Thorough understanding of engineering requirements and inspection methods for production activities

-Experience solving complex problems associated with the quality of products

-Ability to travel

- Must have the ability to obtain a secret level clearance
Desired Skills:
-Experience working Government customers and stakeholders

-An understanding of LMP2P / SAP / Apriso to support business operations,

-Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

-Lean Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt / Black Belt)

-Thorough understanding in AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

-Demonstrated presentation skills
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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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

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Qualifications

See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.

  • 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.

  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • 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.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • 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

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • 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.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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