18 engineering jobs found in Edwards Air Force Base, CA

Description: We are Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® is on the leading edge of manufacturing innovation. We continually look for ways to improve processes and performance while extracting cost by focusing on the areas of advanced composites, additive manufacturing and high-temperature structures. • Manages the day to day activities for manufacturing engineering team in support of multiple programs. Lead organizational objectives and support line of business customers. • Responsible for project coordination, process reviews, process improvement initiatives and oversight for manufacturing projects in support of production operations. • Establish overall tempo for engineering team and will collaborate cross-functionally with other organizations including production engineering team, production operations, quality and production control. • Responsible for overall department budgets and scheduling of assets to support program needs. • Represent Manufacturing Engineering team during...

Description: Skunk Works® is on the leading edge of manufacturing innovation. We continually look for ways to improve processes and performance while extracting cost by focusing on the areas of advanced composites, additive manufacturing and high-temperature structures. Who You Are If you are someone who enjoys guiding others to success, this opportunity will invite you to lead and inspire. • Visionary, innovative, and strategic. • Enjoy Leading and developing your team to success. • Able to listen to others, use creative problem-solving, and arrive at an outcome that satisfies everyone. What You Will Be Doing This manager position will require leading a team of Tool Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers located in Palmdale, CA that develops plans and designs in support of Production Stand Up for classified programs. This position will lead their team by providing managerial oversight and accountability for the following tasks: • Work with other organizations to develop...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® is on the leading edge of manufacturing innovation. We continually look for ways to improve processes and performance while extracting cost by focusing on the areas of advanced composites, additive manufacturing and high-temperature structures. • Manages the day to day activities for manufacturing engineering team in support of multiple programs. Lead organizational objectives and support line of business customers. • Responsible for project coordination, process reviews, process improvement initiatives and oversight for manufacturing projects in support of production operations. • Establish overall tempo for engineering team and will collaborate cross-functionally with other organizations including production engineering team, production operations, quality and production control. • Responsible for overall department budgets and scheduling of assets to support program needs. • Represent Manufacturing Engineering team during...

Description: Job Description : The F-35 is the first tactical aircraft system to have sustainment tools designed in concert with the air vehicle to optimize operations. This focus on sustainment, together with economies of scale realized from a global supply chain for more than 3,000 aircraft, will help control the costs associated with maintaining a fleet of 5th Generation fighters. This position will be part of the aircraft maintenance team supporting the JSF program at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. This position will require employee to work in a team environment maintaining F-35 aircraft. Tasks will include items such as aircraft Inspection, servicing, repair, overhaul, modification, fabrication and weapon loading as required. *** Interim Secret Clearance Required Prior to Start *** Basic Qualifications: Must have been previously awarded a 5 or 7 Skill level USAF AFSC, Navy NEC, or Marine MOS discipline rating for weapons loading Experience with reading and interpreting...

Description: As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing manufacturing processes and procedures to drive operational excellence. You will leverage your expertise in materials, tooling, and process flow to define build sequences and ensure product quality, efficiency, and manufacturability. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and refine manufacturing processes and build sequences based on a strong understanding of materials and fabrication techniques. Evaluate equipment and tool performance to verify efficiency, reliability, and alignment with production requirements. Identify and resolve issues related to tooling, processes, and production inefficiencies through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. Collaborate with design engineering teams to provide feedback on design concepts and specifications, ensuring manufacturability and optimal use of available equipment and methods. Operate within a Model-Based Engineering...

Description: Performs spray, wipe, brush, or dip, of adhesives or heat application of surface covering to parts and assemblies exercising a complete knowledge of procedures and techniques related to surface preparation. Performs spray, wipe, or brush applications to aircraft parts, assemblies and interior or exterior surfaces of completed aircraft, exercising a complete knowledge of surface preparations, material application procedures and techniques, tools, equipment, applicable specifications, and safety regulations, where it is required to hold exacting tolerances, working to blueprint requirements or engineering directions. Utilizes blueprints to determine masked off areas, stay out areas, materials, and reference documents. Prepares and utilizes test panels to ascertain material thickness. Sets-up completely and operates robotic equipment used in the application of materials applied to the surfaces of individual parts of varied sizes up to and including a completed article....

Description: The ADP team is looking for a Sr. Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Palmdale, CA! What You Will Be Doing Lead small teams to ensure production needs are met and discrete deliverables are completed ahead of need. Conduct critical design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with manufacturing processes. Develop assembly plans and innovative solutions to address daily challenges, ensuring efficient production flow. Create and maintain detailed manufacturing products and documentation. Provide direct support on the production floor, troubleshooting issues and implementing solutions. Utilize Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to develop manufacturing processes. Interpret drawings and model-based designs, translating them into actionable steps for manufacturability for the production environment. Collaborate with team members to explore out-of-the-box thinking and...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® is on the leading edge of manufacturing innovation. We continually look for ways to improve processes and performance while extracting cost by focusing on the areas of subsystems installation and integration. What You Will Be Doing Lead small teams focused on portions of the build to ensure production needs are met and discrete deliverables are completed ahead of need. Conduct critical design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with manufacturing processes. Develop assembly plans and innovative solutions to address daily challenges, ensuring efficient production flow. Create and maintain detailed manufacturing products and documentation. Provide direct support on the production floor, troubleshooting issues and implementing solutions. Utilize Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to develop manufacturing processes. Interpret drawings and...

Description: Our team is responsible for work measurement, cost analysis, capacity requirements planning (reporting and analysis), capital project management and budget planning, discrete event simulation etc. As an Industrial Engineer, you will support cross-functional improvement efforts for a production area, working closely with various teams to identify areas for improvement and implement changes. You will also perform data analysis, observations, and time studies to support cost driver analysis and process improvement. Your responsibilities will include: -Supporting cross-functional improvement efforts for a production area -Identifying areas of focus for production improvement across a wide scope - Work directly with and in support of the production operations team -Performing observations and time studies to support cost driver analysis and process improvement -Using visualization and data analytic tools to analyze production processes -Applying Lean and Six-Sigma...

Description: This position will report to an Associate Manager on the Aerospace Vehicles Team assigned to the ADP Production Operations Ground and Flightline Operations Team located at Lockheed Martin Plant 10 in Palmdale, CA. This position is responsible for leading 10+ Represented Technicians performing maintenance, servicing, ground handling and sortie generation activities on NASA’s X-59 Low Boom Flight Demonstrator aircraft as a supporting agency to Lockheed Martin’s Flight Test Organization. Selected candidate will begin working at Edwards AFB, CA on first shift with a dynamic move to support the 3/12 weekend shift in the near future. Specific responsibilities include: • Leading safe, disciplined, and compliant aircraft ground and flight operations activities to deliver timely, responsive, and exceptional capabilities supporting Flight Test activities under the direction of the Lockheed Martin Flight Test organization. • Leading represented Technicians and adhering to...

Description: The Aeronautics Global Production Operations organization is seeking a Training Integrator to join the Factory & Field Training Team in Palmdale. The Training Integrator will serve as the primary liaison between Factory and Field Training and Production Operations, overseeing the operational aspects of ongoing training projects. This role is responsible for tracking project status, managing schedules, preparing reports, and ensuring that all initiatives meet productivity, quality, and client‑satisfaction goals. What You Will Be Doing Key Responsibilities The selected candidate will support the Operations Integration – Factory & Field Training organization by influencing and managing training solutions for Production Operations staff. Primary responsibilities include: •Training Integration -Develop and maintain master training plans aligned with business objectives. -Oversee the creation, scheduling, and tracking of individual learning plans. -Ensure...

Description: You will be the Manufacturing Planner for the Manufacturing Planning Team which is responsible for translating engineering data into clear, actionable work instructions. What You Will Be Doing As the Manufacturing Planner you will be responsible for turning technical drawings, models, and specifications into practical production sequences and detailed documentation. Your responsibilities will include: Analyze engineering drawings, models, specifications, and related references to define optimal operations and sequences. Develop comprehensive work instructions and supporting documentation for machine parts, composite assemblies, airframe structures, aircraft systems, and related processes. Apply shop theory and manufacturing best practices to select tooling, methods, and process flows that maximize efficiency. Collaborate with designers, production engineers, Engineering, Planning, Tool Design, Tool Shops, and Production to ensure alignment...

Description: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine. 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 here: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/business-areas/aeronautics/skunkworks.html • Will provide Numerical Control programming support utilizing Catia V5 and CGTech Vericut V9 software as required. • Will perform tasks with a thorough understanding of the numerical control programming process and...

Description: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine. At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology. Never have the opportunities for a technical career been so limitless. Who You Are You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative 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. Selected candidate will support testing during the build process. • Interact with the aircraft across multiple sub-systems throughout assembly. • Responsible for testing of all systems and sub-systems on the aircraft. • Responsible for developing new test equipment as testing...

Description: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine. At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology. Never have the opportunities for a technical career been so limitless. Who You Are You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative 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. Selected candidate will support testing during the build process. • Interact with the aircraft across multiple sub-systems throughout assembly. • Responsible for testing of all systems and sub-systems on the aircraft. • Responsible for developing new test equipment as testing...

Description: Determines nature and extent of damage, operational defects or wear by making routine, periodic or special inspections on such machine accessories, portable tools, equipment and attachments as pressure gauges and regulators, automatic die heads, tapping heads, hand routers, electric sanders, skill saws, portable piston type squeezers, portable high pressure pumps, welding valves and regulators; hydraulically, electrically or pneumatically powered portable tools such as drills, nut runners, power screwdrivers, and nibblers; determines methods and sequence of operations, services, repairs and functionally tests these tools and equipment working to shop practice and procedure, manufacturers’ drawings, specifications and catalogues, shop orders, oral and written instructions and other authorized information; performs such typical operations as disassembling unit, repairing or replacing defective or worn parts such as shafts, bushings, pistons, valves, bearings, gears,...

Description: Do you want to be part of a legacy of innovation that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible? At Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®, we’re seeking talented individuals ready to tackle the most advanced projects in aerospace. As an Aircraft Material Applicator, you’ll be part of a high-performing team supporting classified aircraft programs that help shape the future of defense technology. What You Will Be Doing: In this hands-on role, you'll perform a range of material application techniques including spray, wipe, brush, dip, and heat-activated processes on aircraft parts, assemblies, and finished aircraft. You’ll interpret blueprints and engineering documents to determine appropriate surface preparations, application techniques, and masking requirements. • Prepare and treat aircraft surfaces using sanding, masking, stripping, and cleaning procedures • Apply adhesives, aerodynamic fillers, sealants, and coatings with precision—often requiring strict adherence to...

Description: Step into the future of flight with Lockheed Martin as an Aerospace Project Engineer (Level 3) in Palmdale — where cutting-edge innovation meets mission-critical execution. This is more than project coordination — it’s technical leadership. You’ll manage cost, schedule, and performance while solving real-world engineering challenges in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. If you thrive on ownership, collaboration, and delivering results that matter, this is your opportunity to make an impact where precision and performance define success. Join a team that builds what others only imagine. What You Will Be Doing Coordinates planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility. Plans and formulates engineering program; reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Evaluates and approves...