Description:Company Mission & Program Overview
Join a team at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our Courtland, Alabama facility specializes in advanced missile assembly and testing, supporting critical programs that safeguard the nation and strengthen global security. Here, you’ll contribute directly to missions that matter — in a culture centered on teamwork, precision, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview
As a Senior Technician, you will play a key hands-on role in the fabrication, assembly, and testing of highly complex missile subsystems. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers and skilled technicians to ensure every component meets exacting specifications before integration into mission-ready systems. This is a unique opportunity to apply mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing expertise on cutting-edge aerospace hardware.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
• Fabricate, assemble, and test complex assemblies and subsystems for missile hardware.
• Inspect and inventory components, ensuring compliance with work instructions and engineering documentation.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, and clearances using precision measurement tools.
• Align, fit, and assemble parts using tools, fixtures, and approved processes.
• Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate system performance under simulated conditions; record and review results.
• Support full lifecycle operations including subsystem testing, environmental testing, pack-and-ship activities, and final assembly.
• Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and develop effective solutions.
• Participate actively in a team environment that emphasizes Continuous Process Improvement.
• Provide and receive work direction among team members to ensure safe, efficient workflow.

Work Environment
• Onsite work at our Courtland, Alabama location — a state-of-the-art missile assembly and test facility.
• Hands-on, shop-floor environment requiring close attention to safety, detail, and procedural accuracy.
• Highly collaborative team culture with daily interaction among technicians, engineers, and operations staff.
• Work may involve variable shifts (day or night) depending on program needs.
Basic Qualifications:
Candidates must meet all requirements:
• Ability to perform both mechanical and electrical assembly work.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, wiring lists, sketches, connection lists, and related documentation.
• Experience in manufacturing operations or similar hands-on production environments.
• Ability and willingness to work day or night shift onsite in Courtland, Alabama.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Graduation from AIDT (Alabama Industrial Development Training).
Desired Skills:
“Nice-to-have” skills that strengthen candidacy:
• Knowledge of adhesives, bonding materials, and proper application methods.
• Experience with cable harness fabrication and repair.
• Proficiency in soldering.
• Background in crane operations, lifting, and handling procedures.
• Experience with missile ground processing and preparation for launch or mission operations.
• Understanding of general and specialized test equipment operations.
• Familiarity with environmental test processes.
• Skilled use of standard hand tools and precision measurement instruments (e.g., multimeters, torque wrenches, scales).
• Knowledge of safe ordnance handling practices.
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: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First