20 associate aeronautical engineering manager jobs found in Palmdale

Description: You will be the Associate Aeronautical Engineering Manager for the ADP Subsystems Design and Installation team which is responsible for delivering advanced aeronautical design solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the Associate Aeronautical Engineering Manager you will provide administrative leadership to the ADP program, balancing managerial duties with hands‑on technical work alongside the Design team. “Your responsibilities will include:” Mentor and develop engineering talent, conducting performance assessments and career planning. Oversee administrative functions, including compensation, awards, and recognition processes. Manage training activities and behavioral actions to ensure team readiness. Identify growth opportunities and drive continuous improvement within the ADP Subsystems. Execute technical design tasks in partnership with the Design Team Manager. What’s In It For You “We are committed to supporting your...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Staff - Level 4 for the ADP Systems Engineering team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge ADP product solutions across the development lifecycle. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Staff - Level 4 you will be responsible for leading systems engineering activities that ensure mission success and technical integrity. Your responsibilities will include: - Developing, decomposing, tracking, and verifying requirements; supporting Functional Configuration Audits and risk assessments. - Providing systems and subsystem integration and test support, collaborating with program management. - Authoring and managing Statements of Work (SOWs) and Engineering Requirements Documents (ERDs) for subcontractors and vendors. - Applying Earned Value Measurement Systems (EVMS) and driving technical leadership across product phases. - Guiding technical planning, supplier specifications, and lifecycle support from development...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Senior Staff - Level 5 for the Skunk Works Systems Engineering team which is responsible for advancing cutting‑edge mission systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Senior Staff - Level 5 you will be responsible for leading the development of a new Skunk Works product within a program portfolio, driving technical solutions in a fast‑paced environment. Your responsibilities will include: - Guiding engineering personnel in requirements development, decomposition, tracking, and verification. - Chairing Functional Configuration Audits and leading risk assessments and mitigation efforts. - Developing supplier specifications, technical plans, and verifying requirements. - Providing systems and subsystem integration/test support and collaborating with program management. - Applying Earned Value Measurement Systems (EVMS) and driving technical leadership across product phases. - Authoring and managing Statements of Work...

Description: You will join the Palmdale Fabrication and Assembly teams as the Manufacturing Support Team Member. This role supports the production of the iconic U 2 “Dragon Lady,” helping the team meet aggressive production goals while driving communication excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the PDM (Periodic Depot Maintenance) Center of Excellence. What You’ll Be Doing • Day to day Fabrication Support – Provide hands on assistance to keep the shop floor running smoothly. • Cross Level Issue Resolution – Interface with managers, engineers, quality, and the workforce to identify roadblocks and implement corrective actions. • Process Analysis & Improvement – Evaluate current workflows, recommend enhancements, and track results to boost efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. • Cross Functional Collaboration – Partner with production planning, quality management, engineering, and logistics on process optimization projects. • Lean & Continuous...

Description: The Quality & Mission Success Manager will lead the Quality Engineering team in Production Operations, and Mission Success functions for classified program within Lockheed Martin’s ADP Skunk Works. The manager will provide overall Quality leadership for the classified program, ensuring compliance with AS9100, and internal LM quality standards while driving a culture of accountability. The incumbent will implement and ensure compliance and execution of the Quality Management System (QMS) that supports production, modification, repair, and overhaul activities. Responsibility includes oversight of Quality Engineering and Inspection support, budget adherence, program schedules and partnering with internal stakeholders and external customers to achieve program quality, cost, and schedule objectives. Communicates quality requirements, concerns and expectations and is an active participant in risk and opportunity management processes. Ensures cost commitments and...

Description: You will be the Facilities Maintenance Associate Manager - Level 4 for the Facilities Maintenance team which is responsible for managing plant facilities, infrastructure, and equipment on a large‑scale production campus. What You Will Be Doing As the Facilities Maintenance Associate Manager - Level 4 you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of facility operations, maintenance planning, and workforce leadership. Supervise and develop trade personnel and salaried staff, handling recruitment, training, performance assessments, work assignments, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Manage production machinery and equipment, directing emergent, corrective, and preventative maintenance activities. Plan, schedule, and allocate department resources to ensure priority projects are completed on time and within budget. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, design, and build requirements while applying appropriate policies and...

Description: Quality Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) & Metrology operations (Level 5) The leader chosen for this position will lead a team of NDT/NDI Test Engineers and represented inspectors. This highly dynamic team continually introduces new technology and techniques in the most advanced programs at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. The leader supervises a staff of 8 direct reports and 21 employees. The leaders will ensure adequate staffing, training, and personnel development. The majority of the team supports first shift operations though support is provided 24/7. The position oversees and proactively manages X-ray, CT, UT and other NDI equipment. Heavy involvement in capital request development and procurement. Develops and supports external contract development and implementation as appropriate. Manages travel of employees to support NDI needs at multiple locations. Creates Basis of Estimates (BOE) for contracts and supports negotiations through...

Description: 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 requirements are updated, as well as documenting complex test procedures for use by non-technical co-workers when writing procedures. • Support the MTE Project team with the project management of test equipment and Support Equipment. What’s 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 Martin’s 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...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, home of the world-renowned Skunk Works®, turns visionary aircraft into reality and is known for building the finest military aircraft in the world. This recognition is continually earned through our commitment to relentless research and development of high-performance aircraft, continuously seeking innovative, low-cost design and manufacturing strategies, and delivering operational readiness for our customers' missions to ensure continued relevancy for the life cycle of our products. The Flight Test Project Engineer reports to Palmdale ADP Flight Test management and serves as the central liaison for all flight‑test logistics, overseeing supply‑chain and procurement coordination, maintaining accurate inventory, and ensuring timely acquisition of hardware and consumables. This role manages preventive‑maintenance and calibration of flight‑test facilities, equipment, and ground‑support assets, while...

Description: 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: Work corrective actions for discrepancies in a manufacturing environment across multiple portions of the build. Conduct critical reviews of processes to identify gaps and close the process gaps with the intent of reducing variation and discrepancies in the build. Collaborate with quality engineering and production operations to triage repeat failure modes in a production environment. Utilize lean six sigma toolsets to identify root causes and develop corrective action plans. Lead corrective action investigations and engage with members of cross-functional teams. Collaborate with team members to explore out-of-the-box thinking and contribute to product improvement initiatives....

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: Work corrective actions for discrepancies in a manufacturing environment across multiple portions of the build. Conduct critical reviews of processes to identify gaps and close the process gaps with the intent of reducing variation and discrepancies in the build. Collaborate with quality engineering and production operations to triage repeat failure modes in a production environment. Utilize lean six sigma toolsets to identify root causes and develop corrective action plans. Collaborate with team members to explore out-of-the-box thinking and contribute to product improvement initiatives. What’s In It For You: We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your...

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: You will be the Project Management Staff for the Production Engineering Integrated Product Team which is responsible for overseeing earned‑value management and risk/opportunity activities on a restricted‑access effort. What You Will Be Doing As the Project Management Staff you will be responsible for driving Earned Value Management (EVM) processes, supporting risk and opportunity management, and acting as the connective tissue between senior leadership, program managers, and execution teams. Your responsibilities will include: Develop, monitor, and report earned‑value metrics for the Production Engineering IPT, ensuring timely intervention when variances arise. Facilitate risk and opportunity identification, mitigation planning, and status tracking across technical and programmatic domains. Lead project studies and anomaly‑resolution initiatives, providing engineering and process‑evaluation support to senior management. Coordinate with...

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: You will be the Radio Operations Engineer - Level 4 for the Radio Operations team which is responsible for... What You Will Be Doing As the Radio Operations Engineer - Level 4 you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management, programming, maintenance, and repair of PLMR P‑25 radio systems and flight‑operations air‑band radios at the Palmdale facility. Your responsibilities will include: Program, configure, and maintain hand‑held, mobile, and base P‑25 radios, interfacing with the vendor for support and repair. Maintain and repair flight‑operations air‑band radios (fixed, remote, and mobile stations) to ensure uninterrupted flight and ground operations. Install PLMR P‑25 radio systems in company vehicles and provide 24/7 emergency‑service availability. Perform acceptance testing on flight hardware following Lockheed Martin test procedures. Utilize RF test equipment (digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF power...

Description: What You Will Be Doing In this role you will lead data analytics for the Production Control team in the ADP. Our ideal candidate is someone who can: • Provide strong and supportive data and metrics to support production and non-production activities • Understand and anticipate the program’s needs, and drive priorities based on that information • Maintain and improve interactive data analytics dashboards to measure & improve operations performance • Collect, analyze, and summarize data to communicate insightful information to key stakeholders • Act as a liaison between the customer and organizations to meet schedule objectives, ensuring that data and metrics are aligned with customer needs • Present thorough and detailed reports to identify areas of opportunity to drive future decision making • Perform data validation and maintain integrity of dashboards & databases • Maintain and optimize current Tableau dashboards • Develop and automate data...

Description: You will be the Electrical Engineering Manager for the Skunk Works Advanced Development Programs – Electrical Subsystems team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge electrical power solutions to historic aerospace projects. What You Will Be Doing As the Electrical Engineering Manager you will be responsible for leading a high‑performing electrical subsystem team while actively contributing technical expertise to Advanced Development Programs. Your responsibilities will include: Define staffing needs, recruit top talent, and manage the full employee lifecycle including onboarding, performance reviews, and terminations. Coach, mentor, and assign work to engineers, fostering growth in the Electrical Power Systems competency. Oversee technical execution of electrical power system design, analysis, and integration within Skunk Works projects. Develop and implement training, career‑development, and recognition programs to elevate team...

Description: As the Senior Staff Project Manager on the Production Engineering team, you will oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) for the Production Engineering Integrated Product Team (IPT), serving as a liaison between senior management, managers, and the project team for a new start restricted access effort. You will also ensure the development of mechanisms for monitoring earned value progress and for intervention and problem-solving with project managers, execution teams, and internal/external stakeholders. Additionally, this role will oversee risk and opportunity management for the Production Engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading projects, initiatives, and studies in support of Production Engineering earned value initiatives. These activities span technical, programmatic, and administrative content to include anomaly resolution, risk mitigation, opportunity exploitation, project leadership, program management support, engineering...

Description: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine. Lockheed Martin is a Cyber Security pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing employees are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that encourages employees to think big, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. As a Classified Cyber Security Senior Manager for the Skunk Works Tech Roadmaps and Innovation Portfolios, you will be responsible for the strategic direction and leadership of a team of highly technical, geographically dispersed cyber security professionals executing the Risk Management Framework and Joint Special Access Program...

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. What You Will Be Doing Manages the day to day activity of a large production engineering team in support of a Classified program. This includes the responsibility for production engineering life cycle deliverables from product design through manufacturing implementation. The team consists of manufacturing engineers, test engineers, tooling engineers, manufacturing planners, project managements reps, CAMs and associated mid-level leaders. • Lead the organizational goals and support the line of business customers. • Support the setup of new and expanded facilities, associated capital assets and factory of the future aspects including manufacturing automation and digital transformation within the ADP program...