Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. 

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Performs analyses and tests of raw materials, packaging materials, and/or finished products from manufacturing, to ensure quality standards and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements, and tolerance specifications for the chemical or physical property. Performs a variety of qualitative tests or qualitative assays on samples, and to aid in maintenance and certification of test instruments and apparatus to ensure compliance. Prepares and monitors quality statistics and reports. Reviews production records for conformance to procedures. Conducts non-conformance tests of manufactured, packaged or tested product.

Performs comprehensive inspections, tests, and data analysis of propulsion components, tubing, fittings, thermal blankets, and assembled hardware to verify compliance with customer, regulatory, and Lockheed Martin quality standards. Supports multiple shop floors (propulsion production, thermal blanket operations) by conducting pre-and post-processing verifications, reviewing production documentation, and executing non-conformance testing to maintain material and workmanship integrity.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Tubes & Fittings: Inspect tubing and fittings prior to and after precision cleaning; verify cleanliness levels,
  and dimensional tolerances per engineering drawings and cleaning protocols.
• Propulsion Production Floor: Support production by checking weld samples, bond integrity, harness
  continuity/continuity checks, and assembly conformity; aid in maintenance and certification of test
  instruments and apparatus.
• Thermal Blanket Shop: Inspect thermal blankets pre- and post-bakeout for coating integrity, seam integrity,
  damage, and compliance to thermal/outgassing specifications.
• Propulsion Assembly Testing: Aid in performance of qualitative/quantitative testing on tubes and
  propulsion assemblies; conduct non-conformance testing on manufactured, packaged, or tested product.
• Production Record Review: Review production records and traveler documentation for conformance to
  processes, work instructions, and regulatory requirements
• Non-Conformance Management: Identify and document non-conformances; participate in root-cause
  analysis and corrective action follow-up per LM QMS.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Production floor/clean room environment; required PPE (clean suits, safety glasses, gloves as applicable).
• Frequent standing, bending, and handling of components up to ~25 lbs; may require rotation between
  propulsion, thermal blanket, and QA lab areas.
• Shift flexibility may be needed to support production schedules or bakeout cycles.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma 
• Strong attention to detail, data integrity, and documentation practices; effective written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Lockheed Martin facility access/clearance as required by the position (ECI/CUI handling may apply depending on facility), U.S. Citizenship is required.

Desired Skills

• 3+ years hands-on experience in quality control, inspection, or testing within manufacturing, aerospace propulsion, or thermal systems environments.
• Associate degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering Technology, or related technical field.
• Ability to interpret drawings, WSPs, tolerance stacks, and test specifications; proficient with calibrated testing equipment (microscopy, hardness/testers, gauging).
• Experience with propulsion hardware, pressurization systems, or thermal control blankets.
• Familiarity with Lockheed Martin quality management processes, non-conformance workflows, and corrective action tracking.