Skunkworks Senior Subsystems Manufacturing Engineer (Level 3)

Job ID : 703992BR Date posted : Sep. 04, 2025

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 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 contribute to product improvement initiatives.

Who You Are

Your collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills allow you to work effectively with cross-functional teams, engaging with stakeholders at all levels. You have understanding of manufacturing processes and are eager to learn and adapt to our specific systems.

You are motivated by the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology at Skunk Works, where your creativity and problem-solving abilities will make a tangible impact. With a strong desire for continuous improvement, you're ready to shape your role while supporting directly on the production floor.

You are a dedicated engineer ready to embrace new challenges and make your mark in the aerospace industry.

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.

This position is located in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.

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Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree required to apply
• Experience in a manufacturing environment working cross functionally with other disciplines including industrial engineering, planning, scheduling, Quality Assurance & / or production operations.
• Experience supporting vehicle systems installations & integration into a final product. Experience should include some combination of the following systems : electrical harness installation, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, propulsion systems, avionics, and related systems.
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance after offer acceptance and willing to stay in current role / employment throughout the clearance processing period. Candidate must have a full secret clearance prior to start.
• Ability to obtain special program access within 3 months of start date with LM.

Desired Skills :

Security Clearance Statement : This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level : Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest : By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely : Onsite Full-time : The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules : Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position : 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Pay Rate : The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $81,600 - $143,865. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees : accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Pay Rate : The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $93,800 - $162,610. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level : Experienced Professional

Business Unit : AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available : Yes

Career Area : Manufacturing

Type : Full-Time

Shift : First