Quality Engineer IV

Job ID: 700673BR

Date posted: Aug. 05, 2025

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.

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.

As a Production Quality Engineer, you will

support production activities at the Littleton, CO

manufacturing facility for the Space Electronics

Center (SEC), RF and Antenna Center (RAC),

and Mechanical Manufacturing Center (MMC).

We build circuit card assemblies, cable

harnesses, modules, and final box assemblies

that power and control spacecraft for a variety of

missions. These exciting missions include next

generation of GPS and weather satellites, as

well as several military and classified satellites that defend our nation and those that serve.

The Quality Engineer will drive process improvements on the production floor to reduce variation and nonconformances in our products. You will verify and lead changes to ensure work instructions are planned in the most efficient and effective manner, and you will work with high value hardware on the floor to ensure that defects are identified and dealt

with in the right way every time.

You will have a strong commitment to process

improvement and handle multiple projects and

priorities. You will be dedicated to the critical

responsibility of doing "what's right" for the

product and our customers at all times. Striving for excellence in every detail will be our final line of defense in ensuring a successful mission. A continuous improvement mindset and focus on top quality, and the ability to work effectively with a team are also key.

Benefits of Employment:

To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin strives for a work environment that supports differences and big-picture thinking.

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• 401k
  
• Paid time off
  
• Work/life balance
  
• Career development
  
• Mentorship opportunities
  
• Rewards & recognition
  

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

Basic Qualifications:

To be successful in this role you will need to

possess the following requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college

in technical discipline (e.g., engineering field)

or equivalent discipline (e.g., Chemical,

Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical,

Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering), with 9

years or more of professional experience; or

7 years professional experience with a related

Master's degree

2. Knowledge of manufacturing/quality

processes and documentation

3. Team lead or formal leadership experience

4. Ability to comprehend and interpret

drawings, work instructions, schematics, and specifications

5. Root Cause Analysis experience

6. Knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) requirements including AS9100, ISO9000 and/or equivalent QMS requirements

7. Demonstrates thorough attention to detail

8. Required to work off shifts, overtime and non-standard work weeks as needed to meet product deliveries

9. Ability to travel when required

• US citizenship required
  

Desired Skills:

• Experience with PR/MRB process
  
• Experience in leading, mentoring and
  

developing junior engineers

• Experience with Government Customers (e.g. NASA, DCMA, etc.) and requirements flow down
  
• Proven ability working independently and with minimal supervision
  
• Green Belt Trained and/or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) - understands lean manufacturing and quality optimization in a production environment
  
• Experience with SAP or VECAMS and data analytics to report trends and achieve results
  
• Broad electronics experience to include working knowledge of Circuit Cards, Harnesses, Antennas, Power Products, Batteries, RF/Microwave components, and mechanical assembly / integration
  
• Your excellent communication skills will engage the team, customers and senior leaders
  
• Resourceful self-starter possessing a 'learning orientation'
  

Clearance Level: None

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 variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $99,700 - $175,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First