Standard Job Description

The Aero Operations Strategy & Pursuits (AOS&P) team is seeking a full-time Applications Engineer Principal to perform as a change agent for our team, Aero Operations, and our stakeholders. AOS&P acts as a focal point for Operations in developing long range investment plans, refining core make/buy governing processes, rationalizing capability developments, and applying strategic imperatives. In this role, you will be instrumental in refining core governing processes, developing long range investment plans, and supporting a variety of strategic initiatives.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Applications Engineer Principal - Level 6 you will be responsible for driving change within Aero Operations, shaping long‑range investment strategies, and supporting key strategic initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead Commodity and Site Strategy development to generate alignment and identify investment opportunities across Operations.
• Generate Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs) to validate program maturity and champion their use organization‑wide.
• Develop long‑term investment plans for critical capabilities.
• Support Make‑Buy & Make‑Where analyses and Pursuit & Capture efforts.
• Implement process standardization and business rhythm across the team.

This highly impactful role will require you to build strong cross-functional relationships while managing expectations for a variety of stakeholders and senior leaders across Aero Operations. An ideal candidate will have a passion for fostering a change management mindset among the team and a desire to exercise project management and leadership skills to organize and accelerate progress for key strategic initiatives. You will make a difference to our bottom line by enabling strategic decision making needed to execute the work of today while preparing for the work of tomorrow.

What’s In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. 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 imagine bold solutions, work hard, and enjoy what you do, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are
You are a collaborative change‑agent with a passion for modernizing processes and influencing senior leaders. You bring strong project‑management and leadership skills, can build cross‑functional relationships, and thrive in fast‑moving, strategic environments. Your mindset drives continuous improvement and you excel at turning complex challenges into actionable plans.

Further Information About This Opportunity

• 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.

Gathers information concerning the capabilities of company products; investigates the technical capabilities of company products and competing equipment; stays abreast of developments in hardware and software; analyzes customer problems; assists in designing systems to satisfy customer needs. Prepares equipment analysis to instruct sales force and customers in equipment capabilities. May prepare and present sales proposals.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• Expertise in Full Size Determinant Assembly (FSDA) and it’s application to Assembly or Fabrication techniques.
• Experience conducting Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs) to evaluate technical processes and program maturity.
• Exposure to aerospace fabrication processes such as composites fabrication or metallic and non-metallic machining operations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with change management and/or project management methodologies.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization including senior and executive leadership.

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering or an MBA.
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Operations, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, or related fields
• Experience with strategy development and execution within Operations, Manufacturing, and/or Supply Chain
• Broad knowledge of Operations responsibilities and processes for aircraft development, production, and sustainment
• Self-motivated and ability to work in a fast-paced aircraft development and production environment
• Active Secret Security Clearance