Job ID: 718700BR Date posted: Mar. 09, 2026
Description: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.

For this position we are need an outstanding Quality Assurance Engineering Manager to help lead the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Portfolio based in Silverdale-WA, Government Operated Building.
The FBM Portfolio is an extremely important part of the Lockheed Martin Space Strategic and Missile Defense systems (SMD) Line of Business, which includes missile defense, directed energy, hypersonics, and strategic deterrence to “Deter, Defend and Defeat” foreign threats. Individuals working in SMD Quality are entrusted with
making sure this critically important collection of ultra high-tech national assets are properly designed, built, tested, and documented before putting them in the War-fighters’ hands to keep our nation safe and deter the threat of global conflict.

Diverse array of responsibilities includes:
• Processing of pre and post customer hardware delivery including contract/conformance verification, test verification, upgrade/downgrade, ready for issue, alteration, and returns
• Non-destructive test onsite and offsite including management of hourly personnel
• Prepare Quality Assurance section of proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOE)
• Develop and flow-down program Quality Assurance requirements
• Develop and manage databases and associated key business metrics
• Develop and lead business processes to measure and improve quality performance and update/improve procedures as necessary
• Responsible and accountable for developing effective methods and initiating improvements that will drive and improve overall quality performance
• Conduct quality assurance and cost data analysis
• Conduct Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations
• Support various program reviews including preparing and presenting information to LM and customer leadership
• Collaborate with leaders from various functions to assure compliance and continuous improvement
• Provide local customer interface, including with leadership of the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
• Coach, manage, guide, and develop personnel to become our future leaders
• Travel is required

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards and Recognition
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Master's or higher level degree from an accredited college in any related discipline in an Engineering, Business, or Supply chain or any other related area.
- Experience in Program Corrective Action Board or equivalent
- Quality experience or related/ equivalent experience in a test or production environment.
- Experience with Program Quality or Systems or Manufacturing engineering processes or hardware engineering processes or policies or quality systems management or anything else related.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
- Must be a US Citizen.
Desired Skills:
- Experience directly engaging with military customers.
- Strong Customer Relationship Management.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of SAP.
- Manufacturing Engineering/Production Operations.
- Familiarity with manufacturing or production documentation and failure reporting.
-Root Cause and Corrective Action facilitation
experience.
-Experience with the establishment and implementation Program Quality Management Plan
- Understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Previous experience in manufacturing and/or quality including inspection, testing, and certification of products.
- Familiarity with Procure-to-Pay or SAP, EPDM, PMPDB, and other Lockheed tools that house engineering requirements.
- Familiarity with reading Program Quality Requirements Checklists, Quality Codes, and QCode Matrices.
- Possess Active Secret Clearance
- 8+ years of directly related experience
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: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First