Description: Role Overview
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Project Engineer to support the Reentry Operations Center. In this role, you will help improve manufacturing visibility, production readiness, and operational performance through data analysis, automation, and cross-functional collaboration.
You'll work closely with engineering and operations teams to turn manufacturing data into actionable insights that support factory execution and production decision-making.
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Key Responsibilities
Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to support production readiness activities
Build and maintain dashboards, reporting tools, and operational tracking systems
Analyze manufacturing and production data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Develop integrations between SAP, machine data sources, and shop floor systems
Support production ramp activities through data automation and process monitoring
Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) and manufacturing performance analysis techniques
Collaborate directly with factory operations teams to improve execution and operational visibility
Help streamline reporting workflows and improve data accessibility for decision-makers
Work Environment
Fast-paced manufacturing and production support environment
Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations, and leadership teams
Combination of analytics work and hands-on engagement with production processes
Team-oriented environment focused on operational performance and continuous improvement
Why You'll Love This Role
Work on mission-critical aerospace and defense programs
Help improve real-world manufacturing and production operations
Combine technical analytics skills with hands-on operational problem-solving
Collaborate with experienced engineering and manufacturing professionals
Gain exposure to advanced manufacturing systems and production environments
About Lockheed Martin Space
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
Basic Qualifications:
To be considered, candidates must meet all requirements listed:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, production, or operations environments
Experience using SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, or similar analytics and visualization tools
Understanding of manufacturing metrics, process variation, and production performance analysis
Experience creating dashboards, reporting tools, or operational data solutions
Ability to communicate and collaborate across engineering and operations teams
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
Desired Skills:
Nice-to-have skills that strengthen candidacy but are not required:
Experience integrating SAP, manufacturing execution systems (MES), machine, PLC, or historian data
Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC), including control charts and process capability analysis
Experience building automated ETL or data pipeline workflows
Familiarity with aerospace, defense, or high-precision manufacturing environments
Experience supporting production ramp-up or factory readiness efforts
Understanding of manufacturing flow concepts such as takt, throughput, and work-in-process (WIP)
Experience developing lightweight internal applications or manufacturing tools
Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement practices
Active Secret security clearance
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help 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, develop, 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. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
