Manufacturing Technology Applications Engineer; Level 3

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 and derivatives 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 Lightening II.

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You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative 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 coatings, finishes, and spray automation. This role will be responsible for the integration and management of Man Tech technology insertions and improvement efforts in the area of low observable coatings, especially robotic spray systems, and advanced materials manufacturing 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 aspect for projects ranging in life cycle phase from manufacturing process investigation and development, test and improvements, manufacturing equipment and system specification, procurement and supplier management, integration and production support.

• Metallic and composite fabrication
• Assembly
• System integration
• Applied metrology and analysis
• 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.

• Project management experience
• Experience developing advanced technology
• Experience with technical requirements generation and equipment or process development
• Experience with aircraft coatings and finishes operations

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
• 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 manufacturing techniques
• Experience in manufacturing fabrication processes in advanced materials, materials science, process engineering, and thin film processes
• Creative approach to technical problem solving
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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