Technician

Description: Role Overview. As a Technician supporting spaceflight hardware, you will help fabricate, assemble, test, and maintain components and systems used in space applications. This role combines hands‑on mechanical and electromechanical work with careful documentation and adherence to engineering specifications. You will work from schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions to build and support high‑precision hardware. Your work directly contributes to the quality, reliability, and performance of spaceflight systems. Key Duties / Responsibilities Fabricate, construct, assemble, and maintain electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical components and systems Perform composite lay‑up, fabrication, and assembly activities Assemble precision mechanical components for spaceflight hardware Troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and diagnose equipment and devices Operate machining tools, lathes, CNC machines, and other related equipment (as applicable) Conduct tests and document results in the required format Support engineering teams by performing experiments and tests in fabrication or laboratory environments Evaluate processes and help identify and isolate process issues Implement experiments, collect results, maintain logs, and provide written and/or verbal reports Monitor process controls, materials, and supplies to ensure proper function Verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures Communicate process or equipment concerns to engineers and advise operators as needed Work Environment This role is based in a manufacturing and/or processing laboratory environment focused on spaceflight hardware. Work is performed under general supervision. Tasks require attention to detail and adherence to engineering documentation. The pace is steady and quality‑driven, with a strong focus on precision and process control. Collaboration with engineers, operators, and other technicians is part of the daily workflow. Basic Qualifications At least 1 year of experience performing technician tasks on spaceflight hardware in a manufacturing environment Experience assembling precision mechanical components for spaceflight hardware Experience performing composite lay‑up, fabrication, and assembly tasks Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and written work instructions Ability to work under general supervision US Citizen Desired Skills Experience performing machining tasks using mechanical tools, lathes, or Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines Completion of a technical program at a community college or a college degree from an accredited university Familiarity with NASA requirements Security Clearance This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Public Trust. Work Schedule Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week. Comparable Position Details Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt. Business Unit: SPACE. Relocation Available: No. Career Area: Manufacturing. Type: Full‑Time. Shift: First. Equal Opportunity Statement Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr