Engineering Technician, Manufacturing Engineer

Location: New Orleans

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* Description:

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* ** Role Overview*
* As a Technician supporting spaceflight hardware, you will help fabricate, assemble, test, and maintain components and systems used in space applications  This role combines hands on mechanical and electromechanical work with careful documentation and adherence to engineering specifications

You will work from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions to build and support high precision hardware  Your work directly contributes to the quality, reliability, and performance of spaceflight systems

** Key Duties / Responsibilities*
* -Fabricate, construct, assemble, and maintain electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical components and systems

-Perform composite lay up, fabrication, and assembly activities

-Assemble precision mechanical components for spaceflight hardware

-Troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and diagnose equipment and devices

-Operate machining tools, lathes, CNC machines, and other related equipment  as applicable

-Conduct tests and document results in the required format

-Support engineering teams by performing experiments and tests in fabrication or laboratory environments

-Evaluate processes and help identify and isolate process issues

-Implement experiments, collect results, maintain logs, and provide written and/or verbal reports

-Monitor process controls, materials, and supplies to ensure proper function

-Verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures

-Communicate process or equipment concerns to engineers and advise operators as needed

** Work Environment*
* This role is based in a manufacturing and/or processing laboratory environment focused on spaceflight hardware

-Work is performed under general supervision

-Tasks require attention to detail and adherence to engineering documentation

-The pace is steady and quality driven, with a strong focus on precision and process control

-Collaboration with engineers, operators, and other technicians is part of the daily workflow

A high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of related experience are typical minimums for this role

** Company Mission & Program Overview*
* This role supports the engineering and fabrication efforts behind spaceflight hardware development  The work contributes to the successful build, testing, and performance of systems designed for space applications

By ensuring components are built, tested, and documented accurately, you help maintain the standards required for mission critical hardware

** Why LM*
* LM offers the opportunity to work on advanced spaceflight hardware in a structured, engineering driven environment  Technicians are trusted contributors who play a critical role in fabrication quality, process improvement, and mission readiness

You will work alongside engineers and skilled operators in a setting that values precision, accountability, and continuous improvement

** Why You'll Love This Role*
* -You'll work hands on with real spaceflight hardware-not theoretical projects

-Your attention to detail will directly impact mission success

-You'll build technical depth in fabrication, testing, machining, and process control

-You'll gain experience collaborating closely with engineering teams

-You'll contribute to meaningful, high stakes work in the space industry

If you're a detail oriented technician who takes pride in precision work and thrives in a structured manufacturing environment, this role offers the chance to grow your skills while supporting critical spaceflight programs

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* ** Candidates must meet
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* -At least 1 year of experience performing technician tasks on spaceflight hardware in a manufacturing environment

-Experience assembling precision mechanical components for spaceflight hardware

-Experience performing composite lay up, fabrication, and assembly tasks

-Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and written work instructions

-Ability to work under general supervision

** Desired

Skills:

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* -Experience performing machining tasks using mechanical tools, lathes, or Computer Numerical Control  CNC  machines

-Completion of a technical program at a community college or a college degree from an accredited university

-Familiarity with NASA requirements

** Security Clearance Statement:
** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration

** Clearance Level:
** Public Trust

** 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…