Sustainment Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Orlando, FL

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

You will be the Sustainment Engineer for the Apache Fire Control (AFC) Sustainment Team. Our team safeguards the AFC fleet by forecasting, provisioning, and managing spares, repair parts, and support equipment to meet contractual obligations and keep aircraft mission ready. As the Sustainment Engineer you will be responsible for analyzing AFC technical data, maintaining a dynamic replenishment parts model, and driving cost effective parts provisioning. You’ll work side by side with program personnel, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to monitor schedules, costs, and delivery of spares, ensuring continuous availability for war fighter operations. 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. You are a collaborative, data driven engineer who thrives in a fast paced, mission critical environment. In this role you’ll influence the sustainment strategy of a flagship weapons system, work with cross functional teams across the enterprise, and see the direct impact of your analysis on aircraft readiness. We offer exposure to cutting edge defense technology, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture that values innovative problem solving and open communication. If you’re ready to lead the lifecycle management of critical aerospace components and make a tangible difference to national security, we want you on our team. We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Further Information About This Opportunity: This position is in Orlando, FL. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. 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. Other Important Information 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.

Requirements

Appropriate technical degree from an accredited institution
Good written and oral Communication Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Self-starter able to perform tasks with minimal supervision
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word)
Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
Ability to interface with a variety of information technology applications to create purchase requirements and to extract data
Ability to review data and statuses and derive trends
Ability to prepare and accomplish presentations

Nice To Haves

Supply Chain background
Strong Excel background
AMS/SCM knowledge
Familiarity with Army regulations and Army Supply
Ability to work in a cross-functional IPT environment
Experience using SAP client applications
Familiarity with statistical analysis and current modeling tools and techniques

Responsibilities

Analyze AFC technical data to determine spare part and repair part requirements, associated lead times, and life cycle costs.
Build and continuously update a parts consumption model that captures historical usage, obsolescence trends, minimum buy thresholds, and future demand forecasts.
Establish and track part replenishment schedules, ensuring compliance with contract delivery and cost targets.
Generate weekly status reports on spares, support equipment, and repair part availability for senior leadership.
Manage the end to end purchase requisition process, from creation through hand off to the Sub Contracts Manager for PO issuance.
Coordinate with multiple disciplines (logistics, engineering, finance, contracting) to gather data, resolve discrepancies, and provide actionable insights.
Interface daily with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to address issues, negotiate delivery terms, and drive timely resolution.
Conduct on site supplier audits and travel as needed to validate processes, discuss program requirements, and strengthen partnership relationships.
Track, trend, and report repairs performed at major suppliers, highlighting performance metrics and opportunities for improvement.