Quality Engineer Senior - Goleta, CA

Job : 713658

Date posted: Jan. 05, 2026

You will be the Senior Quality Engineer for the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) Santa Barbara Focalplane team. Our team is responsible for ensuring the quality of products from suppliers across the United States, implementing quality‑control processes, and driving supplier performance excellence.

As the Senior Quality Engineer you will be responsible for developing and executing the program's quality plan, serving as the primary point of contact for quality issues, and guiding cross‑functional teams toward continuous improvement.

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining the program quality plan to meet contractual and customer requirements.
• Analyzing quality data, leading root‑cause investigations, and driving corrective‑action initiatives.
• Conducting audits, inspections, and surveillance activities and ensuring resources are allocated effectively.
• Communicating quality status, metrics, and progress updates to the Integrated Program Team and senior leadership.
• Collaborating with supplier quality, process engineering, manufacturing, and systems teams to resolve issues and improve processes.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail‑oriented engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment. This role provides direct impact on advanced defense systems, exposure to cutting‑edge aerospace technology, and the opportunity to shape quality practices that support national security.

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.

Location: Goleta, CA.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

• STEM Bachelors Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Quality or Development or Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering experience.
• Project Management skills.
• Root Cause and Corrective Action Facilitation Experience.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance (requires US Citizenship).

• STEM Bachelors Degree from an accredited college highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Previous Program or Product Quality Experience.
• Project Management, Leadership, and Delegation Abilities.
• ISO
  9001/AS9100 experience.
• Risk Identification and Mitigation.
• Formal Causal Analysis Experience.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt/Blackbelt.
• Integrated Dewar Cooler Assembly (IDCA), Focalplane (FPA) Manufacturing or Quality experience.
• Experience with MDA Mission Assurance Provisions (MAP).
• Space-Qualified Hardware.
• Data analysis, trend analysis (AI‑facilitated).

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

Work Schedules: 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.