Manufacturing Technology Applications Engineer (Level 2)
- Lockheed Martin
- Palmdale, California
- Full Time
Who We Are
This exciting position is with our historic Skunk Works program. Skunk Works is an integral part of Lockheed's 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. Learn more about some of the incredible things we do.
Who You Are
You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative and inclusive 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.
What You Will Be Doing
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 (ManTech) team this role supports a project team or leads and manages smaller projects. This role is focused on manufacturing applied metrology technology and processes. 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, fabrication aspects, automated and manual assembly processes.
Additional responsibilities and role description include:
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.
This role will perform 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.
This position includes engineering, technical, and project management aspect 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
Assembly
System integration
Aircraft finishes and coatings
Manufacturing systems
Whats In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martins comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Further Information About This Opportunity
Must be a US citizen, this position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Existing or the ability to attain a Secret Security Clearance. Experience working with geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing
Experience developing advanced technology, processes, and requirements definition
Experience with quality and calibration standards, gauge repeatability and reliability techniques.
Experience with aerospace production environments and processes Secret level security clearance
Experience working in advanced manufacturing concepts as they relate to current and emerging aircraft platforms
Knowledge of military aircraft design, fabrication, assembly, finishes, and inspection methods and tools
Knowledge of industry best practices for a broad range of metrology systems and capabilities
Knowledge of industry metrology software tools such as Polyworks and similar
Creative approach to technical problem solving
Strong written and verbal communication skills
This exciting position is with our historic Skunk Works program. Skunk Works is an integral part of Lockheed's 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. Learn more about some of the incredible things we do.
Who You Are
You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative and inclusive 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.
What You Will Be Doing
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 (ManTech) team this role supports a project team or leads and manages smaller projects. This role is focused on manufacturing applied metrology technology and processes. 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, fabrication aspects, automated and manual assembly processes.
Additional responsibilities and role description include:
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.
This role will perform 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.
This position includes engineering, technical, and project management aspect 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
Assembly
System integration
Aircraft finishes and coatings
Manufacturing systems
Whats In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martins comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Further Information About This Opportunity
Must be a US citizen, this position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Existing or the ability to attain a Secret Security Clearance. Experience working with geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing
Experience developing advanced technology, processes, and requirements definition
Experience with quality and calibration standards, gauge repeatability and reliability techniques.
Experience with aerospace production environments and processes Secret level security clearance
Experience working in advanced manufacturing concepts as they relate to current and emerging aircraft platforms
Knowledge of military aircraft design, fabrication, assembly, finishes, and inspection methods and tools
Knowledge of industry best practices for a broad range of metrology systems and capabilities
Knowledge of industry metrology software tools such as Polyworks and similar
Creative approach to technical problem solving
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Job ID: 521719818
Originally Posted on: 5/19/2026
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