Quality Engineer

Standard Job 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.

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.
Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place.

Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.

Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2 years of professional experience; or no experience required with a related Masters degree.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to comprehend detailed work instructions, interpret engineering drawings, schematics, sketches, specifications and standards.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays depending on production needs.
• Must be a US Citizen due to program requirements.

• Able to work effectively with cross functional groups - Engineering, Program Management and Customers with minimal assistance.
• Knowledge of Space vehicles and architecture, programs, and requirements.
• Knowledge and proficiency using VE-CAMS and SAP.
• Broad mechanical and electrical production experience.
• Previous industry related certifications to include:
  Hardware Torquing, Adhesive Bonding, Polymerics.
• Quality Assurance inspection background preferred.
• Understanding of engineering requirements including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Production, test or machining knowledge.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management System requirements including AS9100, ISO
  9000…