84 business development jobs found in Palmdale

Description: Contract Management - Level 2 - Junior Level Location: Palmdale CA What You Will Be Doing Join the ADP Contracts Team as a Contract Management professional supporting a wide range of contract lifecycle activities in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment. In this early-career role, you will contribute to contract administration efforts from capture through closeout, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure contractual compliance and successful program execution. This position offers the opportunity to build foundational contract management experience while supporting business objectives, customer relationships, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities - Support the full contract lifecycle, including capture, proposal development, contract award, and administration - Assist in reviewing, drafting, and managing contract documents to ensure alignment with negotiated terms and company policies - Partner with cross-functional teams...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer (Radar/EW) - Level 4 for the Skunk Works which is responsible for advancing radar and electronic warfare capabilities on Lockheed Martin’s most advanced aeronautics programs. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer (Radar/EW) - Level 4 you will be responsible for delivering high‑performance RF solutions that enable mission‑critical radar and EW systems across the product lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include: Perform RF engineering analyses and modeling for radar and electronic warfare subsystems. Contribute to system design, development, integration, test, and production activities. Apply Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices to create and maintain digital system models. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to validate requirements and ensure seamless integration. Support sustainment and troubleshoot performance issues throughout the hardware lifecycle. What’s In It For You...

Description: This position will work on a Vehicle Systems Software Development team. Responsibilities include: - ADP program work force management (Re-assignments/placements, recruitment, selection of new employees, and terminations) - Personnel Management (training, mentoring, career development, performance/compensation, and promotions) - Management responsibility will include significant collaboration with ADP programs, Aeronautics Programs, other Business Units, and Industry. The successful candidate will be expected to support communications with all levels of employees, customers, and industry from engineer up to executive. Strong skills in conflict resolution, proactive communication, building collaborative relationships, and other "soft skills" are desired. - Support pursuit and management of internal and customer sponsored technology roadmaps. - Interface with LM Aero, other business units, external customers, and suppliers to develop new technologies and transition them...

Description: The Manufacturing Support Team Member serves as the right‑hand to the First Line Leader (FLL), ensuring the production team has the resources needed to meet daily commitments. This position will report to the Associate Completion Manager for the X-59 program and will require on-site support at Armstrong Flight Research Center which is located at Edwards Air Force Base. What You Will Be Doing • Partnering with the FLL to resolve daily constraints, drive program execution, and lead team huddles when the FLL is absent. • Coordinating part kits, tools, consumables, and shop orders two weeks ahead of schedule; acting as the review authority to achieve “negotiable” status on the floor. • Identifying process, tooling, and workmanship improvements; presenting findings at Performance Management Team meetings. • Assisting with root‑cause analysis, CAP development, and implementation for workmanship defects. • Conducting area walk‑downs for 6S, ESH, FOD, and tool‑control...

Description: You will be the System Engineer Sr Stf for the Skunk Works (Advanced Development Program) team. Our team turns visionary aircraft into reality and is known for building the finest military aircraft in the world. What You Will Be Doing As the System Engineer Sr Stf you will be responsible for leading system integration lab activities, coordinating technical exchanges, and delivering program milestones. Your responsibilities will include: Manage and perform system integration, test, and troubleshooting of hardware/software configurations. Design, install, and integrate equipment for the Systems Integration Labs, including HWIL/Closed‑Loop setups. Interface with software developers, systems engineers, and customers to support verification and testing. Oversee product integration, regression, and verification testing across system test labs. Maintain design documentation and adhere to configuration management requirements. What’s In...

Description: Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (Level 3) • Candidate will develop, modify, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems on specified programs within Advance Development Programs (ADP) (Skunk Works) in Palmdale CA. • This includes collaborating with engineering and manufacturing counterparts to ensure quality requirements and standards are achieved. • The candidate will design and implement inspection and testing processes including enabling new technologies based on business case analysis to achieve quality requirements in the most effective manner. • Candidate will perform data analysis and identify corrective action and improvement opportunities. • Maintains a DCMA/NASA/Customer quality relationship. Establishes and maintains effective Quality Program Team business rhythm. • The selected candidate will ensure corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with stated requirements. • Areas of specialization...

Description: As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for communicating project progress across various teams and acting as the focal interface between program managers, team leads, engineering subject matter experts, suppliers, and program partners on respective contracts within the portfolio of programs. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting proposals and business capture for Advanced Development Programs (ADP). • Understanding program technical information and contractual scopes. • Creating, coordinating, and implementing project plans. • Providing strategies, resolving issues, and integrating with external partners, suppliers, and vendors. • Driving continuous improvements, technical solutions, change management, and risk assessments. • Roadmap development • Metrics generation and reporting • Cross-IPT coordination • Managing Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) and Buyer Furnished Material (BFM) with Suppliers, providing execution plan, shipment/shortage...

Description: This team is working new development software where our team members get to work hands on from the lab to the aircraft in all stages of development, including design, code, integration, and lab and field test. We work on a wide range of technologies and give our team members the opportunity to drive their career towards their area of interest. You will work with a high performing and passionate team who are involved within the company as well as outside the organization. This positions offers meaningful and exciting technical work spanning both software development and supporting integration and test for a multi-site team. **IMPACT: ** In this role, you will apply your expertise in embedded software and avionics to lead and scale an Agile Scrum team delivering complex, flight- and safety-critical systems. You will drive the development of robust, high-performance software across a wide range of aircraft platforms, enabling both rapid prototyping and fielded...

Description: Who We Are: What do the world’s first stealth aircraft, the world’s most advanced fighters, and the world’s fastest manned aircraft have in common? They were all imagined by “Skunks” – some of the most innovative, strategic, and visionary thinkers around. In this role, you will immediately support programs critical to our nation’s defense. In turn, your impact on these programs will offer unique exposure to a wide range of NDI techniques and more, presenting a unique opportunity to grow your skill set. With unprecedented growth expected, see your career take flight as a Skunk with our Quality & Mission Success team! Learn more about our benefits and unique perks here: https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/working-here#benefits The Challenge: As a NDT Specialist Senior at our Site, you will be focused on Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) efforts, lending your expertise to some of our most critical programs in Advanced Development, while also providing unique...

Description: Who We Are: What do the world’s first stealth aircraft, the world’s most advanced fighters, and the world’s fastest manned aircraft have in common? They were all imagined by “Skunks” – some of the most innovative, strategic, and visionary thinkers around. In this role, you will immediately support programs critical to our nation’s defense. In turn, your impact on these programs will offer unique exposure to a wide range of NDI techniques and more, presenting a unique opportunity to grow your skill set. With unprecedented growth expected, see your career take flight as a Skunk with our Quality & Mission Success team! Learn more about our benefits and unique perks here: https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/working-here#benefits The Challenge: As a NDT Specialist Senior at our Site, you will be focused on Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) efforts, lending your expertise to some of our most critical programs in Advanced Development, while also providing unique...

Description: This position is for an experienced member of an ADP Systems Engineering team, providing support across the entire product line including both new and existing programs. The candidate will be part of a fast paced, dynamic environment supporting state of the art technical solutions. What You Will Be Doing: The successful candidate will have experience across the spectrum of Mission Systems and general Systems Engineering activities. The candidate will collaborate with other engineering personnel in the development, decomposition, tracking and verification of requirements, support Functional Configuration Audits, be an advocate for timely and accurate risk assessments and execute risk abatement efforts. Additional responsibilities may include development of supplier specifications, technical planning, and requirements verification. The candidate will provide systems and subsystem integration/test support and will work closely with program management to...

Description: You will be the Stress Analysis Engineer for the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) which is responsible for delivering groundbreaking aerospace solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the Stress Analysis Engineer you will be responsible for applying advanced analytical techniques to ensure the structural integrity of aircraft components and systems. Your responsibilities will include: Support Production and Sustainment Material Review Board (MRB) repairs to ensure discrepant parts or assemblies meet required strength standards. Perform stress analysis on composite and metallic materials, including sizing of detail parts and assessing the strength of primary and secondary aircraft structures and systems. Certify new and existing designs by performing strength analysis, releasing drawings, and preparing analysis reports. Evaluate and compare structural efficiency and weight for different structural arrangements and concepts through analysis...

Description: By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours. As an Items Analyst at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, you will play a key role in supporting global military operations by ensuring timely and effective supply chain performance. This early career opportunity is ideal for individuals eager to apply...

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. You will partner with program management, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams to ensure technical integrity and successful delivery. 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...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineering Associate Manager - Level 4 for the Skunk Works team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge aeronautics solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineering Associate Manager - Level 4 you will be responsible for both technical leadership and people development on a high‑impact Skunk Works program. You will guide the team through the systems engineering “V”, ensure rigorous requirements development, and champion a culture of technical excellence. Your responsibilities will include: - Providing technical direction across the systems engineering “V” and ensuring delivery of high‑quality engineering artifacts. - Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of 20+ engineers, conducting performance reviews, training, and career development. - Defining, enforcing, and auditing engineering processes to maintain program compliance. - Managing project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet critical...

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: You will be the System Engineer, Integration Lab Stf for the Skunk Works (Advanced Development Program) team which is responsible for overseeing lab operations, integrating and maintaining lab hardware, coordinating cross functionally with other teams to ensure lab operations meet important milestones, support testing events. What You Will Be Doing As the System Engineer, Integration Lab Stf you will be responsible for turning visionary aircraft concepts into operational hardware and supporting the Systems Integration Lab. Your responsibilities will include: Perform system integration, test, and troubleshooting of hardware/software configurations. Install equipment in server racks and maintain lab inventory. Design and integrate hardware for the Systems Integration Labs. Establish Hardware‑In‑The‑Loop (HWIL) and Closed‑Loop testing in the lab. Interface with software developers and systems engineers to support verification activities....

Description: This role will support the Functional Operations Research and Test manufacturing team in the Advanced Development Program line of business. You will be supporting multiple unclassified and classified programs to include day to day execution tasks at the FORT. As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for supporting the shop floor in all fabrication efforts. You will support proposal work as necessary, manufacturing small to medium projects, provide manufacturability feedback to program stakeholders and customers. You will be expected to interface with internal customers and support the FORT Supervisor to meet organizational objectives. You will be expected to take 3D engineering data and convert it to usable formats to manufacturing equipment at the FORT to produce aerospace products. 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...