Manufacturing Engineering Aide

Lockheed Martin•Huntsville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Aide to support the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Production Operations team in Huntsville, Alabama . In this hands-on role, you will provide technical and assembly support to Manufacturing Engineers, contributing directly to the build, test, and improvement of production hardware. This position is ideal for early-career technical professionals who enjoy working with their hands, solving practical problems, and learning within a highly collaborative manufacturing environment. Lockheed Martin Space is a global leader in aerospace and defense, delivering innovative solutions to some of the world’s most complex engineering challenges. The THAAD program plays a critical role in national and global defense by providing advanced missile defense capabilities. Our teams work at the intersection of innovation, precision manufacturing, and mission impact—supporting systems that protect lives and strengthen security worldwide.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
High School diploma or equivalent
0–1 year of related technical, manufacturing, or hands-on assembly experience
Basic understanding of STEM principles and the ability to interpret and communicate technical information
Hands-on experience with electrical cable/wire harness fabrication and basic mechanical assembly
Experience performing electrical or mechanical installation and troubleshooting
Familiarity with JIRA for task execution or workflow tracking
Experience documenting and communicating technical issues (e.g., QNotes) to Manufacturing or Quality Engineers to support corrective actions
Proficiency with computer technology, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

IPC certifications or prior experience with IPC-A-610 / J-STD soldering and IPC-A-620 cable harness fabrication
Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes or DITMCO tools
Willingness and ability to support occasional travel to remote sites
Experience maintaining an organized workspace, including tool and material inventory management

Responsibilities

Perform electrical cable and wire harness fabrication for ground support hardware
Execute electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical assembly tasks
Construct, troubleshoot, test, calibrate, and maintain equipment, components, and systems
Build assemblies with limited work instructions, using engineering judgment and best practices
Interpret engineering drawings and assist with initial layouts
Support repetitive and non-repetitive production assembly operations
Disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test prototype or experimental assemblies under simulated conditions
Assist Manufacturing Engineering with: o Technical reviews of drawings, parts lists, and work instructions o Change management, planning reviews, and BOM maintenance (VE-CAMS)
Provide feedback to Design Engineers to improve manufacturability and assembly processes
Support test equipment builds, field returns, and prototype hardware
Assist with Assembly & Integration CONOPS and integration operations
Maintain lab spaces, manage tools and floor inventory, and support production schedules
Participate in JIRA Scrum planning and execution activities