Automation Engineer (Missile Production) jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 2 months ago

Automation Engineer (Missile Production)

Lockheed Martin is seeking an Automation Engineer for their Pike County Operations team, which focuses on innovative manufacturing solutions for complex missile systems. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying automation solutions to enhance missile production efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Partner with missile designers, production operations, and stakeholders to design and integrate robotic, conveyor, vision, and control systems
Perform hands‑on integration and commissioning of robots, end‑of‑arm tools, and related equipment
Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, procedures, and layouts to maximize quality, safety, and efficiency
Lead the lifecycle of automated solutions from concept through implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement
Ensure all designs comply with government regulations, safety standards, and engineering requirements

Qualification

Robotic automation solutionsProgrammable logic controllersFANUC roboticsAerospace/Automotive automationEngineering drawings interpretation

Required

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start
Designing, developing, and deploying robotic and industrial‑automation solutions
Partnering with missile designers, production operations, and stakeholders to design and integrate robotic, conveyor, vision, and control systems
Performing hands‑on integration and commissioning of robots, end‑of‑arm tools, and related equipment
Developing and maintaining manufacturing processes, procedures, and layouts to maximize quality, safety, and efficiency
Leading the lifecycle of automated solutions from concept through implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement
Ensuring all designs comply with government regulations, safety standards, and engineering requirements

Preferred

Experience with Aerospace/Automotive paint/coating automation equipment and processes
Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation) programmable logic controllers (PLC) SLC 500 & ControlLogix5000, Ladder Logic, FANUC robotics and controls
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and/or specifications

Benefits

Flexible scheduling options
Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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