Job ID: 716390BR Date posted: Jan. 28, 2026
Description:WHO WE ARE
At Lockheed Martin (LM) Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), we are passionate about innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and a growth mindset, 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!

WHAT WE'RE DOING
At Lockheed Martin, we're revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world-class team of professionals. Our mission-driven approach and unwavering dedication to excellence ensure that we continue to deliver superior products and solutions to our customers around the world.

THE WORK
This requisition is for a Level-4 Quality Program Manager supporting the Autonomy, Intelligence, and Maritime Solutions (AIMS) Market Segment within the LM RMS Line of Business (LOB). This position will support various Programs at the Palm Beach, FL facilities from both a Quality Program Manager perspective as well as a Product Quality Engineering role, reporting to the onsite Program Quality Manager. The candidate must have a validated history of strong performance and ability to take initiative across a variety of QA responsibilities/tasks on development and/or sustainment type programs. The chosen candidate is expected to quickly come-up to speed with the programs’ products, Hardware PQA work scope, technical requirements, program risks, achievement schedules and the supporting infrastructure.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Creation and evaluation of ROMs and Proposals
· Create, review, and provide input to Contractor Performance Assessment Review (CPAR) self-assessment
· Perform program performance reviews tracking critical metrics
· Identify root causes and associated corrective and preventive actions, evaluate process/product performance, and participate/work with the engineering and production counterparts on program activities to assure processes and products are compliant to contractual requirements
· Ability to evaluate and disposition production nonconforming hardware and analyze defect data to identify systemic issues and trends
· Build sound labor estimates on ongoing proposal efforts
· Participate in program hardware change control boards, as the need arises
· Support inspection activities to verify systems are 100% compliant with the requirements and to present systems to customer representative(s) for acceptance
· Provide mentorship to the Corrective Action Board (CAB) teams for programs that are being supported
· Support implementation of advanced manufacturing/quality techniques i.e., Additive Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping, Lean Manufacturing
· Support a growth mindset by embracing transformation through OneLM to create a collaborative Model Based Enterprise (MBE) with a full digital thread integrated with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of a program.
· Lead and/or support program/functional process improvement and cost savings initiatives through; Functional Excellence Planning (FEP), Program Excellence Planning (PEP), Quality Program Teams (QPT), Performance Management Teams (PMT), etc.

WHO YOU ARE
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:
- Excellent Written and Oral communication skills
- AS9100 Familiarity
- Advanced use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong data/analytical skills, including metric development and data analysis to provide insight into opportunities to improve and optimize execution
- Proficiency with hardware engineering requirements development and design, and system integration and test
- Experience as a program or functional lead
- Advanced understanding of manufacturing and hardware engineering processes.
- Candidate must be able to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance
- DoD contract experience and customer communications
- Experience with Manufacturing Execution System and Manufacturing Requirements Planning
Desired Skills:
- Advanced experience in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
- Proficient with BI HANA/SAP/Solumina
- AS9100 Audit Lead or Participation Experience
- Audit Experience
- Previous experience as DCMA or Government Customer Interface
- Lean/Six Sigma black or green belt
- Experience with subsurface vehicles
- Experience with Model Based Engineering and/or Reduced Dimension Drawings
- Demonstrated inclusive and customer focused behavior and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to mentor personnel and build effective relationships with customers, peers, and other functional areas
- Experience monitoring and maintaining compliance with budget allocations; previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience a plus.
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: 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