Quality Engineer

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.

Have you always wanted to know about Lockheed Martin Space Protection Programs (SPP)?

When you join SPP you will be part of one of the most inventive and fastest moving organizations in Space. Come help build end-to-end Space Security Systems for the DoD and other customers. Our cutting edge capabilities assure the security and health of our nation’s space assets. We push the boundary of what gets done in space. One day people may hear the full story of your achievements. When the history books are written, they may discover the critical role you’ve played to defeat the enemies of freedom. Come be one of the people working quietly to keep the light of liberty shining.

We are seeking a skilled Quality Engineer to join our team in Littleton, CO, supporting the Integration, Test, and Delivery (ITD) Team at our Waterton facility. As a member of the Integration, Test, and Delivery Quality team, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure we are delivering truly world class products.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that all test and integration activities are conducted in accordance with appropriate quality procedures and standards. You will review and approve test procedures, evaluate anomalous conditions, develop or modify processes, and interpret and apply technical requirements to ensure that our spacecraft and components meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. You will also be responsible for driving continuous improvement projects, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our test processes.

As a Quality Engineer you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of testing and integration activities supporting the ATLO high bay. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that all test and integration activities are properly planned, executed, and documented. Your expertise in quality engineering principles, practices, and standards will be vital in ensuring that our spacecraft components meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. You will also be responsible for interacting with the customer as needed, resolving anomalies, and becoming an expert on requirements and specifications.

Typical role responsibilities include:

• Reviewing test procedures, drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance and producibility.

• Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications to execute test activities and determine if non-conformances exist

• Develop subject matter expertise to be a source of knowledge on processes, procedures, and “what right looks like”

• Engage with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement across the test cycle to eliminate quality control issues

• Coordinate disposition, root cause, and corrective action on nonconforming hardware using electronic documentation systems and a variety of investigative skills.

• This position occasionally requires working off shifts, non-standard work weeks and overtime as needed to complete test campaigns on schedule.

Basic Qualifications:

• US Citizen with active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI w/Poly

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education

• Knowledge of manufacturing/quality processes and documentation

• Root Cause Analysis experience

• Knowledge of manufacturing, quality, and test processes

• Experience with anomaly processing in a test and manufacturing environment

• Ability to read and comprehend detailed work instructions, as well as interpret drawings, schematics, sketches, specifications, and standards

Desired Skills:

• TS/SCI w/Poly

• Quality Planning Certification or equivalent

• Experience working in a SCIF

• PR Certification

• Quality Engineer (CQE) certification

• Previous industry-related certifications, including:

• Hardware Torquing

• Connector Mate/Demate

• Cable Harness product quality

• Environmental test support

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Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly

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 $67,000 - $117,990. 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