Assembler - Manufacturing

Job ID: 720646BR Date posted: Mar. 17, 2026
Description: This is a challenging and rewarding position with a mission to support the manufacturing of circuit card assemblies. This opportunity involves working as part of the Surface Mount Assembly Laboratory team to hand build prototypes & legacy assemblies for internal & external customers. The preferred candidate will have:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

• Ability to understand and interpret assembly drawings, bills of material, assembly schematics, shop travelers, & work instructions. An eye for detail and a commitment to quality is essential.

• Basic understanding of electronic & mechanical components.

• Basic understanding of printed circuit boards (PCB's).

• Ability to populate / rework circuit boards with SMT components, thru-hole components, press fit components, install odd form components (connectors, heatsinks, hardware, etc.), routing & staking of wires.

• Experience with soldering irons, hot air, hot tweezers, hot plates, solder pots.


• Experience with hand assembly tools such as tweezers, lead forming tools such as pliers & cutters, analog & digital calipers.

• Ability to work under a microscope for extended periods of time.

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with cross-functional teams. Must be able to support multiple projects or tasks with changing priorities.


• Must have good communications skills and the ability to effectively report progress/problems to the appropriate personnel.

• Desire to learn new processes and become proficient in use of SMT hand assembly and inspection equipment.
Basic Qualifications:
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office software products
• J-STD-001 (Requirements for Soldered Electrical & Electronic Assemblies, CIS).
• IPC-A-610 (Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies, CIS).
• Works from schematics, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.
• Proficiently utilizes computer systems for data access.
• Must be able to work full time on site at Severn.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Desired Skills:
• Attendance is always critical. Must be able to work a 40-hour workweek, normally Monday through Friday.
• Teamwork and cooperation with co-workers is crucial.
• Ability to learn the X-Ray Inspection, BGA Rework Station, JBC Soldering & Rework Equipment, Batch Cleaning, Ionic Cleanliness Tester, Bake-Out & Curing Ovens, Microscopes, & other hand tools. Training will be offered.
• Performs a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on electronic and/or mechanical assemblies.
• May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble production assemblies.
• Active secret security clearance.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $62,200 - $109,710. 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.
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: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Assembly/Laborers
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First