31 project lead jobs found in Palmdale

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: As an Integration & Assembly Manufacturing Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for planning, preparing for, and executing air‑vehicle builds, as well as related testing and ground-support operations Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and refine hardware integration, assembly, manufacturing processes and build sequences. Collaborate with design engineering teams and other disciplines to provide feedback on designs and specifications, ensuring manufacturability and optimal use of available equipment and methods. Identify and resolve issues related to hardware, tooling, process capability, and production inefficiencies through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. Evaluate equipment and tool performance to verify efficiency, reliability, and alignment with production requirements. Respond to production issues and facilitate removal of build constraints with extreme ownership. Operate within a model-based engineering environment...

Description: As an Integration & Assembly Manufacturing Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for planning, preparing for, and executing air‑vehicle builds, as well as related testing and ground-support operations Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and refine hardware integration, assembly, manufacturing processes and build sequences. Collaborate with design engineering teams and other disciplines to provide feedback on designs and specifications, ensuring manufacturability and optimal use of available equipment and methods. Identify and resolve issues related to hardware, tooling, process capability, and production inefficiencies through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. Evaluate equipment and tool performance to verify efficiency, reliability, and alignment with production requirements. Respond to production issues and facilitate removal of build constraints with extreme ownership. Operate within a model-based engineering environment...

Description: We are seeking a skilled and proactive Lead Action Officer to support the Vice President of Skunk Works ADP Production Operations. As the primary liaison for executive-level reviews and key performance metrics, you’ll ensure seamless communication, coordination, and project management across the ADP build teams, contributing to the overall mission of excellence in production operations. What You Will Be Doing • Business Rhythm Management: Lead and continuously improve the build team business rhythm in line with the Focused Leader Engagement Management Operating System. • Performance Metrics Reporting: Collect, prepare, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for Quality, FOD, Cost, and Schedule; provide analysis and feedback to senior leadership. • Meeting Facilitation: Support and facilitate recurring meetings, VIP engagements, and ad-hoc sessions; oversee scheduling and planning of these events. • Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the primary contact...

Description: 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. Selected individual will become part of the Production Control Support Services team in Palmdale. Candidate will join a select group of individuals who are responsible for providing Production Control support to numerous Palmdale programs. Individual will be responsible for implementing material flow strategies for consumables, durable & perishable tools in support of legacy and new ADP programs. Individual must be a self starter, posses...

Description: You will be the Aircraft Electrical Engineer for the team which is responsible for... What You Will Be Doing As the Aircraft Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for designing, integrating, and maintaining aircraft electrical and IVHM systems to ensure optimal health monitoring and performance. “Your responsibilities will include:” Develop and certify electrical schematics and wiring for advanced aircraft platforms. Lead IVHM system analysis, data integration, and fault detection algorithms. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement health management strategies. Provide technical guidance and reviews throughout the development lifecycle. Maintain compliance with aerospace standards and clearance requirements. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin As a member of the Palmdale Receiving Center Operations (RCO) team, you will be responsible for managing the efficient movement of material, classified parts and spares from receiving into the warehouse. You'll monitor inventory stocking levels and engage other organizations to assist in maintaining company owned inventory goals and metrics. You will also be responsible for a group of subordinate employees in providing support to multiple manufacturing areas across the site and implementing material flow strategies for existing and new ADP programs. To succeed in this role, you must be a self starter, posses thorough interpersonal skills, have the ability to lead and guide subordinates, and be able to utilize MRP (Material Review Processes), SAP. You may attend / chair status meetings advising management of the status of work in progress, and material availability. You must have the ability to resolve issues that may arise in the manufacturing...

Description: You will be the Project Management and Planning Operations Staff - Level 4 for the Project Management and Planning Operations team which is responsible for coordinating build‑team activities and ensuring process compliance on Advanced Development Programs. What You Will Be Doing As the Project Management and Planning Operations Staff - Level 4 you will be responsible for aligning build teams, supporting supervisors and engineers, and driving process‑improvement initiatives. Your responsibilities will include: Identify, coordinate, and align build‑team functions supporting major Advanced Development Programs. Assist floor supervisors and project engineers with business execution tasks, serving as the FOD‑prevention point of contact and iCAR coordinator. Perform CAM‑type duties, including program alignment, information flow, PMT data completion, and internal team goal tracking. Promote process compliance and continuous‑improvement across...

Description: As a Production Control Senior Manager in Palmdale, CA, you will lead the Production Control Operations team within the Fabrication build areas and Support Services as part of the Production Control Senior Leadership team which includes Replenishment Center Operations (receiving, warehouse, shipping), Transportation, Chemical Management, and more. In this position you will lead a team of 100+ leaders, non-represented, and represented employees ensuring operational excellence. What You Will Be Doing As a Production Control Senior Manager, you will: • Lead strategic planning and execution for all material and scheduling activities supporting Fabrication and Support Services. • Manage Production Control disciplines and ensure adherence, including business process management, data analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Drive employee development, ensuring training, knowledge continuity, and professional growth for your team. • Formulate risk mitigation...

Description: You will be the Int. Program Planner Staff-Integrated Planning, Skunk Works® - Level 4: for the Skunk Works® team which is responsible for... What You Will Be Doing As the Int. Program Planner Staff-Integrated Planning, Skunk Works® - Level 4: you will be responsible for organizing tasks, developing and maintaining program schedules, and coordinating across engineering, procurement, contracts, business management, production, and quality control to ensure mission success. Your responsibilities will include: Break down products into tasks, define sequences and durations, and manage schedule baselines. Ensure on‑time, in‑budget delivery with desired quality outcomes. Develop, maintain, and analyze program schedules using advanced planning tools. Serve as a trusted advisor and model planning excellence for the program team. Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to align resources and resolve planning risks. What’s In It For You We...

Description: You will be the Int. Program Planner Staff‑Skunk Works® Integrated Planning - Level 4 for the Skunk Works® team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge aerospace programs. What You Will Be Doing As the Int. Program Planner Staff‑Skunk Works® Integrated Planning - Level 4 you will be responsible for organizing tasks, building and maintaining program schedules, and coordinating across engineering, procurement, contracts, business management, production, and quality to ensure mission‑critical outcomes. Your responsibilities will include: Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed schedules using Deltek Open Plan and Milestones Professional. Manage schedule baselines, perform monthly variance analysis, and assess impacts of proposed work. Apply Critical Path Methodology to create robust schedule networks and identify risk mitigation actions. Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to align resources, resolve gaps, and support Earned Value...

Description: WHO WE ARE The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs) is looking for world-class talent in Software Engineering Leadership to be a part of a team that will carry on our 80-year tradition-making history in advanced aircraft development. The vehicle management software team writes software for a wide range of aircraft subsystems that make an airplane fly. We are a highly innovative, multi-site, fast paced team developing modular and reusable software to support both our current platforms and the aircraft of the future. We operate out of the Skunk Works headquarters in Palmdale, CA in a fully onsite and hands on team. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU 3-day weekend every weekend! 4-10 Mon-Thursday option + Flexible Schedules This team is working new development software where our team members get to work hands on through the entire software development lifecycle from software design, coding, integrating, and lab and field testing. You will work and help...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer (Radar/EW) – Level 3 for the Radar/EW Systems Engineering team which is responsible for delivering advanced RF engineering solutions across the full aircraft lifecycle. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer (Radar/EW) – Level 3 you will be responsible for applying RF engineering expertise to design, develop, integrate, produce, and sustain cutting‑edge radar and electronic‑warfare systems. Your responsibilities will include: Performing RF analysis, modeling, and testing to support system design and performance verification. Integrating radar/EW subsystems into aircraft platforms using Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices. Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to transition designs from development through production and sustainment. Applying digital engineering tools to create and maintain accurate system models and documentation. Ensuring compliance with security and...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin • Works independently or leads a team to execute project, schedule, and technical requirements to meet the goals of the test program. • Responsible for specification, selection, design, integration, operation and maintenance of airborne data acquisition systems, and their related components. This includes telemetry, flight test specific hardware, or prototypes for flight test evaluation. • Responsible for mechanical build, installation, and aircraft structure modification designs. • Responsible for electrical designs and schematics to include power supplies, signal conditioning, amplification, heating, and cooling provisions. • Oversee installation, checkout, and calibration of data systems, to ensure collected data can be properly displayed, processed, and analyzed. • Support occasional travel **Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.** EngineeringAeronautics What’s In It For You...

Description: You will be the Aircraft Electrical Engineer- Level 3 for the Electrical Power Systems (EPS) team which is responsible for designing and delivering advanced aircraft electrical power solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the Aircraft Electrical Engineer- Level 3 you will be responsible for researching, developing, and defining Electrical Power System (EPS) architecture, requirements, and analysis in coordination with system engineering and other specialty disciplines. Your responsibilities will include: Develop EPS architecture schematics, state diagrams, and verification plans that meet airworthiness, survivability, and functional requirements. Perform electrical load analysis, power quality evaluation, and coordination studies for generators, converters, batteries, and distribution circuitry. Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, and training material for CAD, harness, and wiring design. Manage supplier interactions,...

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: 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: You will be the Systems Engineering Lead Senior Staff (Level 5) for the Advanced Development Program (ADP) which is responsible for pioneering cutting‑edge aircraft concepts. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineering Lead Senior Staff (Level 5), you will be responsible for leading high-performance teams in the development and sustainment of air systems, managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance, and pursuing new business with the ability to grow and maintain positive customer relationships. Your responsibilities will include: - Managing systems engineering, configuration management, reliability maintainability & availability, and system safety. - Leading high-performance teams in the development and sustainment of air systems. - Generating cost estimates, creating schedules, supporting reviews, and reporting to senior leadership. - Developing statements of work, managing subcontractors, and ensuring program objectives are...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Sr for the ADP Technical Team which is responsible for delivering advanced system engineering solutions to our customers. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Sr you will be responsible for translating customer needs into clear requirements and technical deliverables while driving cross‑functional collaboration and anomaly investigation. Your responsibilities will include: Develop and author requirements and supporting documentation aligned with customer needs. Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration and timely delivery. Investigate and resolve technical anomalies that impact schedule or performance. Apply system‑engineering principles to meet milestones, manage risk, and validate solutions. Communicate status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders to keep projects on target. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance...