Lockheed Martin · 2 months ago
Skunkworks - SUAS Project Engineer Sr. - Level 3
Palmdale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expLockheed Martin is seeking a Senior SUAS Project Engineer to support the sUAS Portfolio in production operations. The role involves developing strategies for manufacturing execution, managing program execution plans, and collaborating with various teams to ensure a smooth build process.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Developing technical programmatic approach and strategy for manufacturing execution
Supporting the development of offer to sell proposal and execution strategy for new build programs
Driving technical trade studies and assessments to define program execution plans
Providing Schedule Review Board and Make/Buy Board with required info and serve as Program POC while also driving Strategic Sourcing and Commodity Offload
Working with Build Team Leads to tackle daily issues, reduce constraints, and drive to execute program requirements
Standing-in for Build Team Lead during Program Management and Customer reviews
Ensuring MBOM parts reach 'negotiable' status on production floor (working with Engineering, PC, Planning, SCM, NC Programming, MRP, back shops)
Managing work-around plans and schedule impact as needed, coordinating through First Line Leader. Calculate/determine and communicate schedule impact to IE and stakeholders. Working with ME team on special tools and procedures required
Participating in correction action triage and complete root cause analysis assignments as required
Qualification
Required
3 Years of professional experience
Associate's degree in aviation, manufacturing, engineering or related discipline
Ability to read, interpret, and review engineering drawings and models
Experience with 3D CAD software such as 3DX, Solidworks, CATIA V5, or PTC Creo
Strong understanding of build‑process flow (assembly, testing, verification)
Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six‑Sigma, or continuous‑improvement methodologies
Knowledge of MBOM (Manufacturing Bill of Materials) creation and negotiation
Benefits
Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security
Company
Lockheed Martin
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.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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