Manufacturing Technology Applications Engineer; Level 2

Who We Are

This exciting position is with our historic Skunk Works program. Skunk Works is an integral part of Lockheed 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 manufacturing applied metrology technology and processes in the area of aircraft coatings and finishes.

This includes 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, coating and finish applications using sheet material, applique’s, and maskants.

• 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.
• 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.
• Engineering, technical, and project management aspects 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.

In addition to this role's primary focus, project support may include various areas of aerospace manufacturing impacting the primary role ranging from:

• Metallic and composite fabrication
• System integration
• Aircraft structure assembly
• Manufacturing systems

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off and holidays. The annual base salary range varies by state: $67,000 - $117,990 in many U.S. states (excluding most major metropolitan areas) and $77,000 - $133,400 in major metropolitan areas.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

• Must be a U.S. citizen; this position is located at a facility that requires special access.
• Existing clearance or the ability to attain a Secret Security Clearance required.

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

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 1+ years of professional experience; or