141 engineering jobs found in Palmdale, CA

Description: This classification requires on-the-job training and performance of diverse assignments in the research and development shop for the purpose of acquiring training and experience to satisfactorily perform the distinguishing requirements of the following classification: ADP Laboratory Mechanic. The candidate is expected to perform such related duties as: blue print reading and analysis, create lay-ups, must be able to work with hand tools, tooling experience, some machine shop experience, and must be able to interpret engineering sketches. Engineering Research Shops Trainee (RP4054) Standing: Requires full time standing with limited resting periods and to walk distances. Sit for extended periods if required. Heights: Able to work at heights. Able to climb stairs or ladders as required. Able to work off of step stools, Scissor lifts, lift platforms and aircraft structure without handrails. Overhead work: Able to work overhead as required. Weight restriction: Able to...

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: This position will work on a Vehicle Systems Software Development team. Responsibilities include: - ADP program work force management (Re-assignments/placements, recruitment, selection of new employees, and terminations) - Personnel Management (training, mentoring, career development, performance/compensation, and promotions) - Management responsibility will include significant collaboration with ADP programs, Aeronautics Programs, other Business Units, and Industry. The successful candidate will be expected to support communications with all levels of employees, customers, and industry from engineer up to executive. Strong skills in conflict resolution, proactive communication, building collaborative relationships, and other "soft skills" are desired. - Support pursuit and management of internal and customer sponsored technology roadmaps. - Interface with LM Aero, other business units, external customers, and suppliers to develop new technologies and transition them...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineering Associate Manager - Level 4 for the Skunk Works team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge aeronautics solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineering Associate Manager - Level 4 you will be responsible for both technical leadership and people development on a high‑impact Skunk Works program. You will guide the team through the systems engineering “V”, ensure rigorous requirements development, and champion a culture of technical excellence. Your responsibilities will include: - Providing technical direction across the systems engineering “V” and ensuring delivery of high‑quality engineering artifacts. - Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of 20+ engineers, conducting performance reviews, training, and career development. - Defining, enforcing, and auditing engineering processes to maintain program compliance. - Managing project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet critical...

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: 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. Who You Are If you are someone who enjoys guiding others to success, this opportunity will invite you to lead and inspire. • Visionary, innovative, and strategic. • Enjoy Leading and developing your team to success. • Able to listen to others, use creative problem-solving, and arrive at an outcome that satisfies everyone. What You Will Be Doing This manager position will require leading a team of Tool Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers located in Palmdale, CA that develops plans and designs in support of Production Stand Up for classified programs. This position will lead their team by providing managerial oversight and accountability for the following tasks: • Work with other organizations to develop...

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: You will be the System Engineer, Integration Lab Stf for the Skunk Works (Advanced Development Program) team which is responsible for turning visionary aircraft concepts into operational reality. What You Will Be Doing As the System Engineer, Integration Lab Stf you will be responsible for delivering hardware‑centric solutions that enable rapid system verification and testing. Your responsibilities will include: Perform system integration, test, and troubleshooting of hardware/software configurations. Design and integrate hardware equipment for the Systems Integration Labs (SIL). Establish Hardware‑In‑The‑Loop (HWIL) and closed‑loop development/testing in the SIL. Interface with software developers, systems engineers, and customers to support verification activities. Maintain design documentation and adhere to configuration‑management requirements. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance...

Description: Contract Management - Level 2 - Junior Level Location: Palmdale CA What You Will Be Doing Join the ADP Contracts Team as a Contract Management professional supporting a wide range of contract lifecycle activities in a dynamic aerospace and defense environment. In this early-career role, you will contribute to contract administration efforts from capture through closeout, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure contractual compliance and successful program execution. This position offers the opportunity to build foundational contract management experience while supporting business objectives, customer relationships, and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities - Support the full contract lifecycle, including capture, proposal development, contract award, and administration - Assist in reviewing, drafting, and managing contract documents to ensure alignment with negotiated terms and company policies - Partner with cross-functional teams...

Description: Sr, Contracts Management (Level 3) Location: Palmdale, CA What You Will Be Doing Join the legendary Skunk Works® team and take your career to new heights as a Senior Contracts Negotiator. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping innovative programs by managing and negotiating contracts that directly support some of the most advanced aircraft in the world. You will be the trusted advisor for contract lifecycle management—from strategy development to negotiation and closeout—while collaborating with cross-functional partners and influencing high-level business outcomes. Key Responsibilities - Lead contract lifecycle management from proposal through negotiation, execution, administration, and closeout. - Develop and execute negotiation strategies that balance customer needs with company objectives. - Prepare, submit, and defend contract proposals while ensuring accuracy and compliance. - Provide strategic guidance and oversight to team members on...

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, processes, 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 Model-Based Engineering...

Description: By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Palmdale, CA is seeking a full-time Early Career Material and Process Engineer. In this role, you will: • Provide technical expertise and problem solving in the paint and coating process, adhesive systems, and...

Description: Determines methods and sequences of operations, and maintains, repairs, services, modifies, and installs all types of machine tools and fabrication machines, such as NC, CNC, DNC machines, robots, or other equipment. Employing multiple types of advanced and/or conventional control systems where it is required to work to exacting tolerances by exercising a complete knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and component functions, machine and component rebuilding and modification theory, techniques and practices, and hydraulics as related to the isolation of servo-control and mechanical drive system malfunctions. Troubleshoots integrally related mechanical and hydraulic drive, control, and traversing systems to isolate malfunctions. Disassembles, repairs, or replaces defective parts, and makes exacting coordinated adjustments as necessary to maintain electronic-hydraulic control sensitivity requirements and overall machine efficiency. Installs or works with manufacturers’...

Description: You will be the System Engineer, Integration Lab Sr for the Skunk Works (Advanced Development Program) team which is responsible for turning visionary aircraft concepts into operational reality. What You Will Be Doing As the System Engineer, Integration Lab Sr you will be responsible for delivering hardware‑centric solutions that enable rapid system verification and testing. Your responsibilities will include: Perform system integration, test, and troubleshooting of hardware/software configurations. Design and integrate hardware equipment for the Systems Integration Labs (SIL). Establish Hardware‑In‑The‑Loop (HWIL) and closed‑loop development/testing in the SIL. Interface with software developers, systems engineers, and customers to support verification activities. Maintain design documentation and adhere to configuration‑management requirements. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin How to be part of our Skunk Works® Team - Join Program Planning! Skunk Works® Are you ready to invent the future? Skunk Works® at Lockheed Martin is looking for world class talent in Project Controls to be a part of a team that will carry on our tradition making history in advanced systems development. Be a player in the development of world changing technology. What are we doing at Skunk Works®? This Staff Integrated Program Planner position provides planning/scheduling support for the Skunk Works® Program. What is Program Planning to Lockheed Martin? Integral to Lockheed Martin's Program Management & Enterprise Performance, it organizes tasks for mission success, scheduling design, development, and sustainability of products. It breaks down products into tasks, sets sequences & durations, ensuring on-time, in-budget, desired quality outcomes. Aeronautical program planning is an exciting process that combines creativity,...

Description: Performs spray, wipe, brush, or dip, of adhesives or heat application of surface covering to parts and assemblies exercising a complete knowledge of procedures and techniques related to surface preparation. Performs spray, wipe, or brush applications to aircraft parts, assemblies and interior or exterior surfaces of completed aircraft, exercising a complete knowledge of surface preparations, material application procedures and techniques, tools, equipment, applicable specifications, and safety regulations, where it is required to hold exacting tolerances, working to blueprint requirements or engineering directions. Utilizes blueprints to determine masked off areas, stay out areas, materials, and reference documents. Prepares and utilizes test panels to ascertain material thickness. Sets-up completely and operates robotic equipment used in the application of materials applied to the surfaces of individual parts of varied sizes up to and including a completed article....

Description: You will be the Mechanical Design Engineer Sr - Skunkworks for the Skunkworks team which is responsible for ... What You Will Be Doing As the Mechanical Design Engineer Sr - Skunkworks you will be responsible for delivering high‑impact mechanical designs that enable next‑generation electromagnetic and RF systems. Your responsibilities will include: Design electromagnetic/RF components and antennas. Develop radomes and support structures for flight‑qualified hardware. Engineer composite and metallic components/structures. Create full‑scale RCS/RF test fixtures. Provide technical support for classified activities. 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. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset,...

Description: Advanced Systems Business Manager Location: Palmdale CA What You Will Be Doing As a Sr. Staff, Financial Management professional supporting the Skunk Works Line of Business, you will serve as the Business Manager for programs within the Advanced Systems portfolio. This high-impact role plays a critical part in creating and maintaining an effective customer relationship, guiding financial execution, and driving business performance across a dynamic development environment. You will provide day-to-day leadership across a wide range of business management functions — from proposal development and contract execution to financial planning, forecasting, and performance management. This role offers direct exposure to internal and customer leadership, making it an excellent opportunity for a finance professional seeking both strategic influence and hands-on program ownership. Key Responsibilities - Serve as the Business Manager for programs within the ADP Advanced...

Description: You will be the Director, Palmdale Production Control for the Production Control team which is responsible for leading local production control efforts across the Palmdale site. What You Will Be Doing As the Director, Palmdale Production Control you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to approximately 200 Production Control personnel, overseeing a portfolio of roughly 150 k orders per year, and ensuring seamless coordination among engineering, supply chain, and fabrication groups. Your responsibilities will include: Integrate BTP release plan elements (drawing release, tool design, MBOM, work instructions) with build schedules, identify disconnects and implement solutions. Monitor performance to plan, tracking on‑time releases, starts, and completions. Create and implement recovery schedules to address variances. Oversee maintenance and reporting of schedules, manage MRP/SAP planning, shop‑floor control, constraint...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer - Skunk Works for the Integration and Test team which is responsible for ... What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer - Skunk Works you will be responsible for supporting the team that integrates and validates mission‑system functions across lab, flying‑test‑bed, and flight‑test environments. Your responsibilities will include: Develop test requirements and detailed procedures based on system specifications. Execute integration and test activities in laboratory settings and evaluate system performance on flying test‑beds. Support mission‑system flight‑test evaluations and report results to stakeholders. Interface with engineers, pilots, and program leadership using strong communication skills. Apply expertise in modern software‑intensive mission‑system architectures and understand military aircraft functionality. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance...