Integration & Assembly Manufacturing Engineer- Level 4

Lockheed Martin•Palmdale, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Integration & Assembly Manufacturing Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for planning, preparing for, and executing air‑vehicle builds, as well as related testing and ground-support operations. You will operate within a model-based engineering environment using platforms such as 3DX (3DEXPERIENCE) and iBASEt Solumina to develop digital work instructions and manage process documentation. You will support cross-functional initiatives to improve build time, cost, quality, and safety across manufacturing operations. You will provide periodic off-shift support as needed to sustain production and ensure continuity of operations. You will also travel periodically to other sites or vendors for technical support and integration activities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong technical background and a high degree of confidence in addressing complex, unfamiliar challenges, especially in hands-on hardware environments. They will be a self-motivated problem-solver, capable of working independently while also thriving in collaborative team settings and supplier-facing situations.

Requirements

Ability to obtain Secret clearance within 8 months of submission and gain special‑program access within 3 months of submission
Hardware fabrication, assembly and/or integration / installation first-hand support
Manufacturing‑assembly work‑instruction authoring
Experience creating content using manufacturing and engineering and manufacturing software systems such as: iBASEt (Solumina), 3DX / CATIA V5.

Nice To Haves

Background in aerospace hardware development, integration, and manufacturing environments.
Development / prototype / first article aircraft program support.
Engineering Bachelor’s Degree
7+ years of experience with development / prototype / first‑article aircraft engineering program support
Liquid rocket engine integration and test
Hypersonic or high‑temperature thermal‑protection systems and hardware
Fuel and hydraulic systems, wire‑harness and interconnect installation / integration
CNC‑machining working knowledge
3DX / CATIA V5 software usage; PLM and ERP software proficiency
Direct ownership and support of specific manufacturing operations, as well as interfacing with production employees
Review of engineering technical drawings and models / designs with respect to Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) considerations
Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and refine hardware integration, assembly, manufacturing processes and build sequences.
Collaborate with design engineering teams and other disciplines to provide feedback on designs and specifications, ensuring manufacturability and optimal use of available equipment and methods.
Identify and resolve issues related to hardware, tooling, process capability, and production inefficiencies through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Evaluate equipment and tool performance to verify efficiency, reliability, and alignment with production requirements.
Respond to production issues and facilitate removal of build constraints with extreme ownership.
Operate within a model-based engineering environment using platforms such as 3DX (3DEXPERIENCE) and iBASEt Solumina to develop digital work instructions and manage process documentation.
Support cross-functional initiatives to improve build time, cost, quality, and safety across manufacturing operations.
Provide periodic off-shift support as needed to sustain production and ensure continuity of operations.
Travel periodically to other sites or vendors for technical support and integration activities.