Integration & Assembly Manufacturing Engineer Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

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

Key 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.

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.

Key Attributes:

• Technical Aptitude: Proven ability to rapidly understand new technologies, systems, and integration challenges.

• Initiative & Independence: Self-starter with the ability to manage tasks without close supervision and drive projects to completion.

• Strategic Thinking: Makes informed, data-driven decisions with long-term project and program goals in mind.

• Attention to Detail: Maintains precision in documentation, process development, and execution.

• Collaboration: Works effectively within cross-functional teams and with external partners/suppliers.

Basic Qualifications

• 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

• Engineering Degree required

• Manufacturing‑assembly work‑instruction authoring

• Experience creating content using manufacturing and engineering software systems such as: iBASEt (Solumina), 3DX / CATIA V5.

Desired Skills

• 3+ 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

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.