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Company Mission & Program Overview

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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and implement  quality plans, programs, and procedures using quality control statistics, lean manufacturing concepts, and six-sigma tools and analyses. Ensures that performance and  products conform to established company and regulatory standards. Reviews, analyzes and reports on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical systems. Investigates problems and develops disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies. Interfaces with manufacturing and engineering to ensure requirements are met. Recommends corrective actions, dispositions and modifications.

We’re looking for a detail-oriented individual to join our team and support and ensure our products meet the highest standards of functionality, reliability and performance

• You will develop and implement quality plans, and procedures using statistical quality control data, lean manufacturing concepts, and six-sigma tools and analyses
• Ensures that program documentation and records are compliant with contractual requirements
• Interacts with  Management organizations for related Quality Assurance (QA) activities
• Audits Lockheed Martin Quality Management System (QMS) for workmanship, deficiencies, effective corrective actions, and validation of compliance to company’s management system and compliance. Generates and reviews audit reports for completeness and conformity to quality management system requirements.
• Reviews, analyzes and reports on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical systems
• Investigates problems and develops disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies.
• Ensures that corrective action measures are effective and meet acceptable reliability standards

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, Engineering or diploma in a related field.
• Experience in QMS (e.g., AS9100)
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, processes and best practices
• Works well both in a team setting and independently
• Good communicator with excellent writing and computer skills; must be effective within all organizational levels.
• Experience in implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to achieve program and/or company objectives.

Desired Skills

• Ability to communicate complex results to non‑technical audiences.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work at all levels of the organization to develop data analytical models, drive positive change, and communicate across multi-functional stakeholders.
• Secret Clearance 

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $59900.00 - $111300.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.