Manufacturing Technology Applications Engineer; Level 2

Description

Who We Are – This exciting position is with our historic Skunk Works program. Skunk Works is an integral part of Lockheed’s Aeronautics business area responsible for advanced systems development, including conceptual design and rapid prototyping of clean-sheet solutions and improvements to existing systems. The ideal skunk is an agile, multi-faceted teammate who loves to solve our customer’s most difficult challenges.

Some of our unclassified projects include the U‑2, SR‑71 Blackbird, F‑22 Raptor, F‑117 Nighthawk, and the F‑35 Lightning II.

You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. Self‑motivated and inspired, you thrive in an environment where you are empowered to work your craft, never settling for the bare minimum.

The primary focus for this role is to support the various projects developing new manufacturing technology and the processes and hardware that lead to successful manufacturing technology insertions. As part of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology (Man Tech) team this role supports a project team or leads and manages smaller projects. This role is focused on manufacturing applied metrology technology and processes, including expertise in advanced metrology equipment and software such as laser‑based scanners, optical metrology, dimensional analysis software, as well as process familiarity in quality and calibration methods, fabrication aspects, automated and manual assembly processes.

• Executions of planning, development, and integration of advanced manufacturing technology and processes to resolve technical manufacturing problems.
• Technical and project management contributor towards metrology‑based projects.
• This role will perform functions such as budget and schedule management, status reporting, cost‑benefit analysis, trade studies, etc. as well as technology development functions, MRL (manufacturing readiness level) assessments, process definition and testing, industry capability evaluations and technical demonstrations.
• This position includes engineering, technical, and project management aspects for projects ranging in life cycle phase from manufacturing process investigation and development to test and improvements, manufacturing equipment and system specification, procurement and supplier management, integration and production support.

• Metallic and composite fabrication
• Assembly
• System integration
• Aercraft finishes and coatings
• Manufacturing systems

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits, investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package.

• Must be a US citizen, this position is located at a facility that requires special access.
• Existing or the ability to attain a Secret Security Clearance.

• Experience working with geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Experience developing advanced technology, processes, and requirements definition.
• Experience with quality and calibration standards, gauge repeatability and reliability techniques.
• Experience with aerospace production environments and processes.

• Secret level security clearance.
• Experience working in advanced manufacturing concepts as they relate to current and emerging aircraft platforms.
• Knowledge of military aircraft design, fabrication, assembly, finishes, and inspection methods and tools.
• Knowledge of industry best practices for a broad range of metrology systems and capabilities.
• Knowledge of industry metrology software tools such as Polyworks and similar.
• Creative approach to technical problem solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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

Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years.