As an Integration & Assembly Manufacturing Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for planning, preparing for, and executing air‑vehicle builds, as well as related testing and ground-support operations
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and refine hardware integration, assembly, manufacturing processes and build sequences.
Collaborate with design engineering teams and other disciplines to provide feedback on designs and specifications, ensuring manufacturability and optimal use of available equipment and methods.
Identify and resolve issues related to hardware, tooling, process capability, and production inefficiencies through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Evaluate equipment and tool performance to verify efficiency, reliability, and alignment with production requirements.
Respond to production issues and facilitate removal of build constraints with extreme ownership.
Operate within a model-based engineering environment using platforms such as 3DX (3DEXPERIENCE) and iBASEt Solumina to develop digital work instructions and manage process documentation.
Support cross-functional initiatives to improve build time, cost, quality, and safety across manufacturing operations.
Provide periodic off-shift support as needed to sustain production and ensure continuity of operations.
Travel periodically to other sites or vendors for technical support and integration activities.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong technical background and a high degree of confidence in addressing complex, unfamiliar challenges, especially in hands-on hardware environments. They will be a self-motivated problem-solver, capable of working independently while also thriving in collaborative team settings and supplier-facing situations.
Key Attributes:
Technical Aptitude: Proven ability to rapidly understand new technologies, systems, and integration challenges.
Initiative & Independence: Self-starter with the ability to manage tasks without close supervision and drive projects to completion.
Strategic Thinking: Makes informed, data-driven decisions with long-term project and program goals in mind.
Attention to Detail: Maintains precision in documentation, process development, and execution.
Collaboration: Works effectively within cross-functional teams and with external partners/suppliers.
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in aerospace hardware development, integration, and manufacturing environments.
Development / prototype / first article aircraft program support.
What’s In It For You:
• From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
• Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
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• Ability to obtain Secret clearance within 8 months of submission and gain special‑program access within 3 months of submission
• Hardware fabrication, assembly and/or integration / installation first-hand support
• Manufacturing‑assembly work‑instruction authoring
• Experience creating content using manufacturing and engineering and manufacturing software systems such as: iBASEt (Solumina), 3DX / CATIA V5.
• Engineering Bachelor’s Degree
• 7+ years of experience with development / prototype / first‑article aircraft engineering program support
• Liquid rocket engine integration and test
• Hypersonic or high‑temperature thermal‑protection systems and hardware
• Fuel and hydraulic systems, wire‑harness and interconnect installation / integration
• CNC‑machining working knowledge
• 3DX / CATIA V5 software usage; PLM and ERP software proficiency
• Direct ownership and support of specific manufacturing operations, as well as interfacing with production employees
• Review of engineering technical drawings and models / designs with respect to Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) considerations
• Secret clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Skills Required
- Ability to obtain Secret clearance within 8 months and special-program access within 3 months
- Hands-on hardware fabrication, assembly, integration, or installation support
- Experience authoring manufacturing assembly work instructions
- Experience creating content with iBASEt Solumina, 3DX, or CATIA V5
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering
- 7+ years supporting development, prototype, or first-article aircraft engineering programs
- Liquid rocket engine integration and testing experience
- Hypersonic or high-temperature thermal-protection systems and hardware experience
- Fuel and hydraulic systems, wire-harness, and interconnect installation or integration experience
- CNC machining working knowledge
- 3DX/CATIA V5 usage and PLM/ERP software proficiency
- Ownership of manufacturing operations and experience interfacing with production employees
- Experience reviewing engineering drawings, models, and designs for DFMA considerations
- Secret clearance
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