67 technical lead jobs found in Palmdale

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: 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: Become a Skunk and define the future by developing disruptive solutions that combine autonomy, stealth technology, open systems architectures, and manned/unmanned teaming capabilities to solve the most critical national security challenges today. Push the boundaries of what’s possible to quickly design, develop and test innovative solutions that provide lifesaving intelligence for the warfighter. At Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, nothing is impossible. Our scientists and engineers tackle some of the world’s hardest problems every day to pioneer radical approaches to groundbreaking advanced technology concepts. As a Senior software engineer, you will contribute to the full development lifecycle, including requirements generation, software design, implementation, integration, and flight test. You'll develop next generation Avionics services, safety critical OFP software and integrate flight critical hardware subsystems. Participate in end-to-end integration activities...

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: You will be the Nuclear Hardening and Survivability Engineer – Level 5 for the Aeronautics team which is responsible for ensuring aircraft avionics and mission systems remain operable in hostile nuclear environments. What You Will Be Doing As the Nuclear Hardening and Survivability Engineer – Level 5 you will be responsible for providing deep technical leadership on the design, analysis, testing, and certification of avionics and mission systems that must survive HEMP, ionizing radiation, thermal flash/radiation, blast, gust, and over‑pressure events. Your responsibilities will include: Developing and validating hardening strategies and survivability metrics that meet U.S. military nuclear survivability standards. Leading system‑engineering integration and test activities for NH&S program plans, including derivation of hardening requirements. Conducting analysis, testing, and certification of avionics and mission systems to demonstrate...

Description: You will be the Maintenance Supervisor - Level 3 for the Facilities Maintenance team which is responsible for... What You Will Be Doing As the Maintenance Supervisor - Level 3 you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and executing all facility‑maintenance actions, providing technical oversight for both preventive maintenance and emergent repairs. Your responsibilities will include: Lead day‑to‑day maintenance and repair teams for infrastructure, production machinery, and equipment. Manage contractor performance and ensure timely response to emergency service requests. Develop and execute preventive‑maintenance plans that support manufacturing operations and infrastructure reliability. Ensure all personnel and contractors comply with company policies, OSHA, AQMD, fire‑alarm, NEC, and NEMA regulations. Maintain safety, quality, and job‑performance standards for the facilities‑maintenance workforce. What’s In It For You...

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: You will be the Systems Engineer Stf for the Integration and Test team within Simulation System Test (SST) which is responsible for system integration and verification/validation of software‑intensive systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Sr you will be responsible for defining verification methods and associated System Integration Lab (SIL) capabilities, creating, maintaining, and executing verification procedures, and reporting test results including status, formal reports, and problem reports. Your responsibilities will include: Apply system engineering techniques to impact the direction of products to design, develop, test, and support Shared Simulation Software products for multiple programs. What’s In It For You From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package that invests in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Sr Stf for the Integration and Test team within Simulation System Test (SST) which is responsible for system integration and verification/validation of software‑intensive systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer you will be responsible for helping the I&T lead define test strategy, lab requirements, cross functional testing, deliverables, and support customer meetings. You will represent the I&T team at the program level, and thus will support Working Groups, TIMs, PMRs, and give status updates to leadership. Your responsibilities will include: Apply system engineering techniques to impact the direction of the Integration and test organization. Including working with the I&T Lead to provide deliverables, test strategy, regression strategy, and supporting program meetings. What’s In It For You From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package...

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: You will be the System Engineering Senior Reliability Maintainability for the Advanced Development Programs team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge aerospace solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the System Engineering Senior Reliability Maintainability you will be responsible for shaping the reliability and maintainability strategy across system, segment, and equipment levels. Your responsibilities will include: Perform reliability predictions and allocation for system, segment, and equipment designs. Conduct mission reliability analysis and lead failure modes and effects analyses (FMEA). Develop maintainability predictions and maintenance task analyses. Lead trade studies to define RM requirements, evaluate performance, and influence design decisions. Collaborate with customers and suppliers to embed RM requirements into specifications and statements of work. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting...

Description: You will be the Aeronautical Engineer Sr - Wind Tunnel Operation for the Low‑speed 2 Wind Tunnel (L2WT) Team which is responsible for advancing aerodynamic testing capabilities. What You Will Be Doing As the Aeronautical Engineer Sr - Wind Tunnel Operation you will be responsible for leading a small, high‑impact team that designs, tests, and delivers aerodynamic data for advanced development programs. Your responsibilities will include: Develop innovative, affordable testing approaches that meet customer objectives. Design rapid‑prototype wind‑tunnel models and support hardware using the digital‑twin CATIA model. Integrate, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation, actuation devices, and data‑acquisition electronics. Prepare, execute, and document test plans in accordance with customer requirements. Continuously improve data‑acquisition, motion‑control, and pressure‑measurement systems. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance...

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 Sr. Skunk Works Subsystem Design Engineer for the Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works®) which is responsible for advancing aerospace subsystem innovation. What You Will Be Doing As the Sr. Skunk Works Subsystem Design Engineer you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and validation of aircraft subsystems while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. "Your responsibilities will include:" Develop, test, and validate new and modified subsystem designs. Troubleshoot system malfunctions to determine root cause and corrective action. Create and maintain 3‑D CATIA models, assemblies, installations, system requirements, and interface drawings. Generate system requirements, conduct trade studies, and draft sub‑component and flight test plans. Coordinate with suppliers, integrated product teams, management, and the customer. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your...

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...

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: 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...