49 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: The Software Quality Engineering (SWQE) Associate is an entry-level Q&MS position. The Associate supports software quality engineering activities throughout the software development lifecycle to help ensure software products are safe, secure, reliable, and compliant with customer, regulatory, and contractual requirements. Working under the guidance of experienced Software Quality Engineers, the Associate participates in software process evaluations, product evaluations, defect prevention, risk identification, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives supporting mission-critical aerospace and defense programs. This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in software engineering, software quality engineering, Agile development, DevSecOps, DO-178C, and Model-Based Systems Engineering while contributing to advanced aircraft and defense systems. - Must be a U.S. citizen. - Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of...

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: Your Impact: You will be the Industrial Engineer (Level 2) for the Industrial Engineering team which is responsible for facilities layouts, work measurement, cost analysis, capacity planning, capital project management, and production‑process improvement. What You Will Be Doing: As the Industrial Engineer (Level 2) you will be responsible for supporting cross‑functional improvement efforts, conducting data‑driven analyses, and applying Lean and Six‑Sigma practices to enhance production efficiency. Your responsibilities will include: - Support cross‑functional improvement initiatives for a designated production area. - Identify focus areas and perform observations and time studies to drive cost‑driver analysis. - Utilize visualization and data‑analytics tools to evaluate production processes. - Apply Lean and Six‑Sigma methodologies, leading major improvement projects. - Assist in new product development and proposal efforts through rigorous data analysis....

Description: Industrial Engineers operate in a fast-paced, agile environment, and utilize the latest technology in PLM, MRP, MES, Data Analytics, and Data Visualization Software to produce analysis’ & metrics which enable imperative business decisions. This position will provide data-driven solutions that enable the production team to optimize their manufacturing schedules and costs. This position requires collaboration with all functional groups through the entire product lifecycle within a production environment. This talented team member understands data and loves building tools that use data to surface problems and give people a convenient way to act. 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...

Description: You will be a Systems Engineer Staff, Degrader Action Cell (DAC) Lead - Level 4. What You Will Be Doing As a Systems Engineer Staff - Level 4, you will be a Degrader Action Cell (DAC) Lead. Day-to-day responsibilities will include: Investigating and analyzing performance degraders, reviewing supply chain posture, parts inventory, Monthly Demand Rates (MDR), Repair Cycle Times (RCT), consumption rates, field failures, and maintenance practices to recommend actionable solutions. Leading cross-functional projects focused on sustainment improvements and cost-reduction initiatives for the U-2 fleet. Monitoring and maintaining projects and schedules. Developing Return To Green (RTG) plans for the U-2 Keep ‘Em Flying (KEF) Cell. Setting up meetings and reviews with stakeholders. Providing parts Line of Balance status, developing project reports, and maintaining metrics for leadership. Key Responsibilities Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: -...

Description: You will be a RF Engineer for the Skunk Works Electromagnetics team, which is responsible for advanced antenna and RF system design and integration. What You Will Be Doing As a Skunk Works RF Engineer you will be responsible for driving RF research, supporting IRAD and CRAD projects, and shaping technology roadmaps. Your responsibilities will include: Lead research and development of advanced antenna and RF system designs. Provide technical support to internal and contracted R&D projects. Define and influence RF technology development directions and roadmaps. Deliver concise technical presentations to customers and engineering teams. Maintain clear written and verbal communications across multidisciplinary groups. 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 here....

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: As an industrial engineer you will work on a team of industrial engineers supporting a production team in the execution of program deliverables. Our team is responsible for facilities layouts, work measurement, cost analysis, capacity requirements planning (reporting and analysis), capital project management and budget planning, discrete event simulation, and future business proposal analysis amongst other things. 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 -Performing observations and time studies to support cost...

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 • 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: Seventy years on—and more relevant today than ever—the Skunk Works® continues to drive innovation on the U-2, the nation’s premier high-altitude, multi-intelligence, all-weather ISR platform. We are seeking a seasoned Project Engineer and developing Program Manager to support a portfolio of Modernization, Improvement, and Derivative Programs. This role is responsible for the program management and technical execution of assigned projects, spanning both contracted task orders and internal R&D efforts. The selected candidate will lead cross-functional teams to deliver program objectives while ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance. Key Responsibilities: Define and communicate program requirements to functional support teams. Lead cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives across engineering, manufacturing, and administrative disciplines. Develop, implement, track, and report project execution plans, performance metrics, and status....

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 Int. Program Planner-Integrated Planning, Skunk Works®-Level 2 for the Skunk Works® Integrated Planning Team which is responsible for shaping world‑changing aerospace technology. What You Will Be Doing As the Int. Program Planner-Integrated Planning, Skunk Works®-Level 2 you will be responsible for delivering high‑quality program schedules that drive mission success across the Skunk Works® portfolio. You will partner with engineering, procurement, contracts, business management, production, and quality to ensure every task is sequenced, timed, and resourced for on‑time, in‑budget delivery. Your responsibilities will include: Develop, maintain, and continuously refine program schedules. Analyze schedule performance, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions. Act as a trusted advisor and champion of planning best practices. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align deliverables and milestones. Utilize...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin Aviation's story is one of perseverance—failing, trying again, and achieving success. Since its inception, Lockheed Martin has embraced this spirit, advancing aeronautical design and delivering mission success. We value the talents of our team, celebrating their unique contributions. Together, our passion and strategic vision drive innovation, inspire progress, and shape the future of aerospace and defense. Join us in making history. Elevate your career as a Control Account Manager (CAM) for Palmdale Skunk Works (ADP). In this key role, you’ll ensure EVM compliance while managing cost, schedule, and technical performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the success of the world’s most advanced aircraft. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING • Earned Value Management: Oversee compliance and implementation of EVM principles, managing cost, schedule, and technical scope. • Performance Analysis: Conduct cost and schedule variance analysis,...