Description:

You will be the Quality Engineer Staff for the THAAD Quality Team. Our team is responsible for enhancing the efficiency of the THAAD program’s quality processes.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Quality Engineer Staff you will be responsible for modernizing requirements management, streamlining workflows, and improving overall program agility.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Process Optimization – Analyze the current requirements lifecycle and recommend improvements that reduce cycle time, increase clarity, and maintain full traceability.
• Adoption of Best Practices – Introduce acceleration techniques where they can enhance efficiency without compromising compliance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Facilitate cross functional teams to build consensus on updated processes and ensure seamless adoption.
• Quality Integration – Embed appropriate quality gates and risk based verification steps into the streamlined workflow to guarantee that accelerated delivery does not affect safety or performance.
• Metrics & Reporting – Define and monitor key performance indicators and use results to drive continuous improvement.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver who thrives in a fast paced, mission critical environment. This role offers the chance to shape quality practices for a premier missile defense system, work directly with cross functional experts, and make a tangible impact on program success.
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{:target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'}

Further Information About This Opportunity

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MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications:

-Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
-STEM degree at bachelor’s or higher
-Strong knowledge of Quality principles in Aerospace industry (AS9100, NADCAP, etc.)
-Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.

Desired Skills:

Experience in solutioning capacity and velocity improvement projects in a diverse supply chain.

Advanced understanding of quality engineering principles specific to high‑rate production.

Experience applying Lean, Agile, or Six‑Sigma principles to improve requirements and development workflows.

Familiarity with commercial‑industry best practices for rapid iteration and continuous improvement, and the ability to assess where they are appropriate for a defense program.

Demonstrated success in defining and tracking quantitative metrics for process improvement.

Ability to develop and deliver effective training and communication materials for diverse technical audiences.

Familiarity with Lean/Six‑Sigma methodologies for process improvement.

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:

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

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:

MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available:

Possible

Career Area:

QA/Test and Inspection

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First