84 systems engineering lead jobs found in Palmdale

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: We are Lockheed Martin At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicles to refining aircraft that defy gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology. Never have the opportunities for a technical career been so limitless. Join us as a Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Flight Test Ground Station Engineering Technical Lead -- Level 5 with our legendary Skunk Works® organization. The Skunk Works is an integral part of Lockheed Martin'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 projects include the U-2, SR-71 Blackbird, F-22 Raptor, F-117 Nighthawk, and the F-35 Lightning II. Learn more about some of the...

Description: You will be the Lead Technical Manual Writer - Level 4 for the Technical Publications Team which is responsible for producing accurate, MIL‑STD‑compliant documentation for advanced military aeronautics systems. What You Will Be Doing: As the Lead Technical Manual Writer - Level 4 you will be responsible for supervising and training other technical writers, as well as, authoring and maintaining technical publications that support complex aircraft platforms, ensuring they meet stringent defense standards. Your responsibilities will include: Developing flight manuals, maintenance manuals, and illustrated parts breakdown manuals in IETM formats using tools such as QuickSilver or XML. Collaborating with engineering, software, supportability, and logistics teams to gather data and translate it into clear, actionable documentation. Perform verification and validation activities to confirm technical accuracy and compliance with MIL‑STD requirements. Interpret engineering...

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: The ADP team is looking for a Stf 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: You will be the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Engineer for the Specialty Engineering team which is responsible for developing and validating electromagnetic and RF requirements across Lockheed Martin Aeronautics programs. What You Will Be Doing As the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) Engineer you will be responsible for driving requirements development, verification activities, and system trade studies that ensure electromagnetic compatibility and RF performance of aerospace assets. Your responsibilities will include: Develop and refine E3 and RF requirements, then verify compliance through analysis, modeling, and testing. Participate in cross‑functional working groups and trade studies to assess electromagnetic impacts on system architecture. Integrate developmental and deployable hardware, ensuring electromagnetic and RF considerations are incorporated early in the design cycle. Provide technical expertise on...

Description: As a Quality Engineer on Advanced Development Programs, you’ll be responsible for driving process improvements, managing variation, and influencing cross-functional strategies that reduce defects, scrap, and rework. You’ll collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams while representing the voice of quality in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Key Responsibilities: Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure...

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: As a Staff 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, process capability, 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...

Description: You will be the Aircraft Electrical Engineer for the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics which is responsible for... What You Will Be Doing As the Aircraft Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for researching, developing, and defining Electrical Power System (EPS) architecture, schematics, and requirements in close partnership with system engineering and specialist disciplines. “Your responsibilities will include:” Perform electrical load analysis, verification, and validation to support EPS architecture balance. Design and verify EPS state diagrams and ensure compliance with airworthiness, survivability, and functional requirements. Manage technical supplier interactions, conduct testing, and evaluate power quality for generators, converters, batteries, and associated controllers. Develop power distribution switching concepts, conduct coordination studies, and select appropriate isolation protection devices. Produce clear technical...

Description: As a Control Account Manager (CAM) and Contract and Proposal Integrator (CPI), you will play a vital role in managing the financial, schedule and technical performance of a major program, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery of our products and services. You will have the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, including program management, proposal, finance, and quality to drive program success and customer satisfaction. With a strong focus on earned value management, you will analyze program performance, identify areas for improvement, and develop corrective actions to ensure program goals are met. If you have a passion for program management, strong analytical skills, and experience with earned value management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: - Earned Value Management: Oversee compliance and implementation of EVM principles, managing...

Description: You will be a U-2 Sustainment Integrator Principal - Level 6. What You Will Be Doing We are seeking a logistics professional to serve as the primary support engineer for the U-2 high altitude reconnaissance program within the Advance Development Program (ADP) Sustainment Operations. In this role, you will act as the central liaison between U-2 customers, functional support teams, and the broader Line of Business (LOB), guaranteeing that all logistics requirements for both new and existing U-2 sustainment contracts are precisely identified, communicated, and met. You will coordinate support from all program and sustainment areas, translate customer and product requirements into realistic logistics solutions, and monitor the effectiveness of those solutions through field and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics performance metrics. In addition, you will be responsible for providing integrated logistics support to customers of Advance Development Program (ADP)...

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: What You Will Be Doing Lead day‑to‑day production planning and scheduling activities to ensure on‑time delivery. Oversee material readiness and inventory accuracy, addressing any gaps that could impact output. Drive accountability, coaching, and development of team members. Identify and implement continuous‑improvement initiatives across planning and production support functions. Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management to align schedules and resources. Must be a United States citizen What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend! 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...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin How to be part of our Skunk Works® Team - Join Program Planning! Skunk Works® Have you ever imagined influencing programs that develop the world’s most advanced fighter jets, design cutting-edge unmanned aerial systems, or modernize national defense aircraft? At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, technology connects people and protects nations, and we’re accelerating tomorrow’s breakthroughs to help our customers stay ahead in an ever-changing world. Driven by innovation and integrity, we believe that applying the highest standards of ethics and visionary thinking opens the door to extraordinary possibilities—both for the company and for you as a Lockheed Martin Aeronautics team member. Your skills, training, and education are valued here. Come experience your future with us. Skunk Works®, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics’ Skunk Works® Program, is seeking world-class talent in Program Planning to join a team that creates shaping...

Description: You will be the Aeronautical Engineer Sr for the Advanced Development Programs – Skunk Works which is responsible for delivering breakthrough aerospace solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the Aeronautical Engineer Sr you will be responsible for leading the integration and design synthesis of the XR/AGM‑158 Flex weapon system family. Your responsibilities will include: Directing multidisciplinary trade studies across aerodynamics, materials, structures, propulsion, thermodynamics, electronics, controls, and actuation. Coordinating with fabrication, assembly, MRB, quality, and supply‑chain teams to ensure production readiness. Developing and presenting technical and administrative briefings to customers and internal stakeholders. Supporting capture activities, program planning, cost estimation, schedule development, and Bill of Estimate generation. Mentoring early‑career engineers and championing a collaborative One‑LM culture....

Description: You will be the Multi Func Manufacturing Supervisor - Level 3 for the Manufacturing Operations team which is responsible for delivering high‑performance aircraft manufacturing in Palmdale, CA. What You Will Be Doing As the Multi Func Manufacturing Supervisor - Level 3 you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership across three shifts in a high‑paced manufacturing environment. "Your responsibilities will include:" Lead and direct a represented workforce, ensuring safety, quality, and cost‑efficiency standards are met. Identify and resolve production constraints, implementing strategies to mitigate bottlenecks. Drive process‑improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality. Coach, mentor, and develop employees to build a high‑performing, accountable team. Collaborate with engineering, quality, and supply‑chain partners to solve production challenges and boost operational...

Description: As a Quality Engineer on Advanced Development Programs, you’ll be responsible for driving process improvements, managing variation, and influencing cross-functional strategies that reduce defects, field escapes, scrap, and rework. You’ll collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, Sustainment Operations, and supply chain teams while representing the voice of quality in a fast-paced, innovative environment. This position is in Palmdale, CA à Discover Palmdale. 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 the passion and courage to dream big, work...