Standard Job Description
You will be the Manufacturing Engineer Staff for Lockheed Martin’s Radio Frequency (RF) Product Center Advanced Programs Development team in Orlando, FL. Our team drives rapid‑development, high‑visibility programs that transition cutting‑edge RF concepts from design through to production readiness.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Engineer Staff, you will ensure that new RF designs are producible (Design‑for‑Manufacturing/Assembly) and cost‑effective (Design‑to‑Cost) for full‑rate production. You will serve as the primary manufacturing‑engineering liaison for Design Engineering, Integration & Test, Quality, Global Supply Chain, Finance, Production Planning & Control, Contracts, Master Planning, and Program Management, providing feedback that balances performance, affordability, and manufacturability.
Your responsibilities will include
- Evaluating concepts, evolving designs, and trade‑studies to certify producibility and cost‑targets.
- Developing and updating Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs) for early‑stage assemblies.
- Creating and maintaining manufacturing plans, make‑or‑buy analyses, and associated documentation.
- Building low‑rate development assemblies in the shop, troubleshooting hardware or tooling issues, and coordinating test activities.
- Presenting technical and manufacturing briefings at design and manufacturing review boards.
- Traveling to supplier sites and other Lockheed Martin facilities to support testing, tooling, and production challenges.
- Acting as the bridge between Advanced Manufacturing & Technology and design engineers, delivering manufacturing feedback and questioning cost‑driving requirements when technical justification is lacking.
- Cultivating collaborative relationships across multiple disciplines and geographic locations to ensure seamless program execution.
Why Join Us
Lockheed Martin offers the chance to work on fast‑paced, mission‑critical RF programs that shape the future of defense technology. You’ll collaborate with world‑class engineers, gain exposure to advanced manufacturing methods, and influence designs that move from prototype to high‑volume production. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible work‑schedule options, and a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. If you thrive in a collaborative, technically challenging environment and want to make a tangible impact on aerospace and defense capabilities, we encourage you to apply.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline (Electrical, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering)
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations
Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including team building, collaboration and developing enduring business relationships
Ability to liaison between LM Subcontractors, internal disciplines, and Production Operations
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex
Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
Ability to travel domestic and/or international
Desired Skills
Bachelors or higher degree in technical discipline (electrical engineering or mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, etc. with MFG shop experience)
Manufacturing Background
Experience in RF Engineering
Experience in design for manufacturing / assembly or design to cost of electrical and electro-mechanical designs
Knowledge within the SAP MRP production control system
Experience with Circuit Card Assemblies, harness and General Assembly
Earned Value Management experience
Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
Experience working with Government customers
Exposure to working with program management
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $94400.00 - $175200.00
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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.