42 manufacturing engineering jobs found in Palmdale, CA

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 advanced composites, additive manufacturing and high-temperature structures. • Manages the day to day activities for manufacturing engineering team in support of multiple programs. Lead organizational objectives and support line of business customers. • Responsible for project coordination, process reviews, process improvement initiatives and oversight for manufacturing projects in support of production operations. • Establish overall tempo for engineering team and will collaborate cross-functionally with other organizations including production engineering team, production operations, quality and production control. • Responsible for overall department budgets and scheduling of assets to support program needs. • Represent Manufacturing Engineering team during...

Description: Step into the future of flight with Lockheed Martin as an Aerospace Project Engineer (Level 3) in Palmdale — where cutting-edge innovation meets mission-critical execution. This is more than project coordination — it’s technical leadership. You’ll manage cost, schedule, and performance while solving real-world engineering challenges in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. If you thrive on ownership, collaboration, and delivering results that matter, this is your opportunity to make an impact where precision and performance define success. Join a team that builds what others only imagine. What You Will Be Doing Coordinates planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility. Plans and formulates engineering program; reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Evaluates and approves...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin The story of aviation has always been the story of people who have the perseverance to fail, to try again and to one day succeed. Since Lockheed Martin’s inception and continuing today, the passion to advance aeronautical design and help our customers achieve mission results has been ingrained in our culture. It is that passion combined with a strategic focus on ever changing global opportunities that shapes our path forward. Who You Are You are a visionary leader with a passion for operational excellence and team success. You bring: • Exceptional organizational and communication skills to align cross-functional efforts. • A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. • Proven ability to lead in complex, fast-paced environments. What You Will Be Doing • Leading an advanced manufacturing teams in a dynamic and high-stakes environment. • Overseeing the fabrication of complex composite parts and assemblies. • Supporting...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin The story of aviation has always been the story of people who have the perseverance to fail, to try again and to one day succeed. Since Lockheed Martin’s inception and continuing today, the passion to advance aeronautical design and help our customers achieve mission results has been ingrained in our culture. It is that passion combined with a strategic focus on ever changing global opportunities that shapes our path forward. Who You Are You are a visionary leader with a passion for operational excellence and team success. You bring: • Exceptional organizational and communication skills to align cross-functional efforts. • A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. • Proven ability to lead in complex, fast-paced environments. What You Will Be Doing • Leading an advanced manufacturing teams in a dynamic and high-stakes environment. • Overseeing the fabrication of complex composite parts and assemblies. • Supporting...

Description: Candidate will be supporting an ADP program in Palmdale. Candidate will help with Manufacturing Schedule optimization, Touch Labor Estimates, Crew Planning, and will assist with First Article Master Scheduling Committee (FAMSCO) activities. ** You must have a Final Secret to Apply** 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 hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Who You Are You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin Spark Innovation as our Senior Electrical Harness Engineer Ready to ignite your career in electrical engineering? Join us as we revolutionize the industry! What will you be doing? You'll be at the forefront of innovation, developing cutting-edge processes and procedures that define how we execute our work. In this role, you'll: Design Tomorrow's Systems: Produce electrical wiring schematic drawings and craft intricate electrical power systems that push the boundaries of possibility. Collaborate for Success: Work closely with subsystems engineers to establish electrical loads and wiring requirements, ensuring seamless integration across all components. Master of Management: Utilize your expertise in supplier management, crafting supplier statements of work and overseeing system checkouts with finesse. Hands-On Troubleshooting: Dive into the manufacturing process, troubleshooting systems during build-up and ensuring flawless execution...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin Spark Innovation as our Senior Electrical Harness Engineer Ready to ignite your career in electrical engineering? Join us as we revolutionize the industry! What will you be doing? You'll be at the forefront of innovation, developing cutting-edge processes and procedures that define how we execute our work. In this role, you'll: Design Tomorrow's Systems: Produce electrical wiring schematic drawings and craft intricate electrical power systems that push the boundaries of possibility. Collaborate for Success: Work closely with subsystems engineers to establish electrical loads and wiring requirements, ensuring seamless integration across all components. Master of Management: Utilize your expertise in supplier management, crafting supplier statements of work and overseeing system checkouts with finesse. Hands-On Troubleshooting: Dive into the manufacturing process, troubleshooting systems during build-up and ensuring flawless execution...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin Spark Innovation as our Senior Electrical Harness Engineer Ready to ignite your career in electrical engineering? Join us as we revolutionize the industry! What will you be doing? You'll be at the forefront of innovation, developing cutting-edge processes and procedures that define how we execute our work. In this role, you'll: Design Tomorrow's Systems: Produce electrical wiring schematic drawings and craft intricate electrical power systems that push the boundaries of possibility. Collaborate for Success: Work closely with subsystems engineers to establish electrical loads and wiring requirements, ensuring seamless integration across all components. Master of Management: Utilize your expertise in supplier management, crafting supplier statements of work and overseeing system checkouts with finesse. Hands-On Troubleshooting: Dive into the manufacturing process, troubleshooting systems during build-up and ensuring flawless execution...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin Spark Innovation as our Senior Electrical Harness Engineer Ready to ignite your career in electrical engineering? Join us as we revolutionize the industry! What will you be doing? You'll be at the forefront of innovation, developing cutting-edge processes and procedures that define how we execute our work. In this role, you'll: Design Tomorrow's Systems: Produce electrical wiring schematic drawings and craft intricate electrical power systems that push the boundaries of possibility. Collaborate for Success: Work closely with subsystems engineers to establish electrical loads and wiring requirements, ensuring seamless integration across all components. Master of Management: Utilize your expertise in supplier management, crafting supplier statements of work and overseeing system checkouts with finesse. Hands-On Troubleshooting: Dive into the manufacturing process, troubleshooting systems during build-up and ensuring flawless execution...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin 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. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a Flight Test Data Processing Engineer. In this role, you will design, build, integrate, and operate systems for the real-time display of aircraft data as well as post-test processing of recorded data to create data products. You will assist with diagnosing and resolving problems that arise from the collection and processing of data. You will actively work to expand your knowledge of...

Description: Do you want to be part of a legacy of innovation that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible? At Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®, we’re seeking talented individuals ready to tackle the most advanced projects in aerospace. As an Aircraft Material Applicator, you’ll be part of a high-performing team supporting classified aircraft programs that help shape the future of defense technology. What You Will Be Doing: In this hands-on role, you'll perform a range of material application techniques including spray, wipe, brush, dip, and heat-activated processes on aircraft parts, assemblies, and finished aircraft. You’ll interpret blueprints and engineering documents to determine appropriate surface preparations, application techniques, and masking requirements. • Prepare and treat aircraft surfaces using sanding, masking, stripping, and cleaning procedures • Apply adhesives, aerodynamic fillers, sealants, and coatings with precision—often requiring strict adherence to...

Description: This is an entry-level touch labor role focused on the fabrication of advanced composite materials for programs with Lockheed’s Skunk Works. The selected candidate will work within a fabrication and completed part assembly environment. The selected candidate will gain experience with composite layups, fabrication, testing, and completion of advanced materials. Fabrication techniques will include dry & wet layups of composite laminates, vacuum bag, and curing. Familiarity with large oven and autoclave preparation and curing is desired, including trims, cuts, and vacuum bags in preparation for curing. The selected candidate will work to engineering specifications, procedures, and drawings; measure and inspect produced parts using various inspection and test methods; and use a methodical and precise approach to ensure successful completion of production tasks on highly sensitive and high value hardware. This position is based at a facility that requires special...

Description: As a Senior 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: As a 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: We are Lockheed Martin Join Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' cutting-edge team at the Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works®) in Palmdale, California, as a full-time Subsystem Design Engineer. Dive into the heart of aerospace innovation, where you'll craft and refine aircraft subsystem designs, tackle technical challenges head-on, and ensure flawless installations. Your role will involve everything from developing and validating new designs to troubleshooting malfunctions, all while collaborating with a diverse array of teams and stakeholders. If you're ready to soar with the best in the industry and leave your mark on the future of aviation, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Responsibilities for this position may 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 and installations, system...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin Join Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' cutting-edge team at the Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works®) in Palmdale, California, as a full-time Subsystem Design Engineer. Dive into the heart of aerospace innovation, where you'll craft and refine aircraft subsystem designs, tackle technical challenges head-on, and ensure flawless installations. Your role will involve everything from developing and validating new designs to troubleshooting malfunctions, all while collaborating with a diverse array of teams and stakeholders. If you're ready to soar with the best in the industry and leave your mark on the future of aviation, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Responsibilities for this position may 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 and installations, system...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin As a Flight Test Engineer you will be responsible for leading the flight test engineering team in planning and implementing flight test program(s); coordinating test program activities with manufacturing, test site resources, engineering system specialists, and other organizations; ensuring proper configuration of the test article is specified and coordinated, as well as the proper test fixtures, sites, specialized equipment, and personnel availability to support the planned tests; and creating the test cards, conducting the pre- and post-test briefings, and directing and conducting the actual test mission from the control room (TD and TC). Maintain detailed specific knowledge of all aspects of the missions they are responsible for: Test Procedures, Aircraft Operating Limitations & Flight Clearance Limitations Compliance, Test Execution Package requirements and safety planning, including General Minimizing Procedures, Test Hazard Analyses,...

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: You will be the Mechanical Design Engineer Staff - Skunkworks for the Skunkworks team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge mechanical solutions for advanced aerospace systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Mechanical Design Engineer Staff - Skunkworks you will be responsible for turning complex concepts into flight‑qualified hardware that enables next‑generation missions. Your responsibilities will include: Designing electromagnetic and RF components, including antennas and radomes, to meet stringent performance criteria. Developing support structures and composite/metallic components for high‑stress, flight‑qualified hardware. Creating full‑scale RCS/RF test fixtures and ensuring they are calibrated for accurate data collection. Integrating mechanical designs with classified projects and providing technical support throughout the development lifecycle. Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to validate designs...

Description: The successful applicant will perform mechanical design of electromagnetic/RF components, antennas, radomes, support structures, flight qualified hardware, composite/metallic component/structures, full scale RCS/RF test fixtures, and will provide support to other classified activities. Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or related STEM degree - Working knowledge of CATIA V5, 3DExperience, or similar CAD experience. - Experience with detail part / assembly design. - Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) - The candidate is not expected to be an expert, but should have knowledge in the fields of technical design and fabrication of metallic/composites materials. - Experience with design/integration of air vehicle platform(s) or aerospace components. Desired Skills: - Experience with mechanical design of Electromagnetic/RF components, electrical packaging, power system layout, and circuit board...