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WHAT WE’RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), we design, develop and deliver some of the most advanced technologies in the world. Our teams are comprised of members with different backgrounds and skillsets who together drive visionary thinking through innovation and integrity.

THE WORK

Requirements

The Program Quality Engineer Stf is responsible for implementing and executing quality requirements throughout the full life‑cycle of a program — from proposal and contract review through start‑up, development, transition to production, and sustained support. The role provides integrated quality oversight across hardware, software, and suppliers/subcontractors, ensuring alignment with company policies, AS9100, contractual obligations, and customer expectations. The scope of the role will include direct support of the C2 Ground portfolio of programs in the RMS Deer Creek facility, as well as leading Supplier Quality and Hardware Quality process development/training at Deer Creek. Key tasks will include

Key Subcontractor oversight, source inspection, requirements flowdown, defect resolution Supplier defect and SCAR resolution Production hardware inspections Receiving inspection Metrology Nonconforming Material Control Process definition, training, and execution Drive 1LMX readiness via integrating common Production Operations & Quality workflows

The incumbent partners directly with program teams as the Quality expert for design, development, production, and mobilization phases, driving risk‑based quality planning, audits, and continuous‑improvement initiatives while managing budgets, cost commitments, and relationships with internal and external Customers.

Who We Are

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in defense, aerospace, and advanced technologies. Our mission is to solve the world’s toughest challenges by providing innovative solutions for our customers. We foster a culture of collaboration and growth, offering employees opportunities to develop new skills, advance their careers, and contribute to projects that make a global impact.

Who You Are

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education. Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance Previous experience in Quality Engineering Understanding of basic Hardware & Supplier Quality processes Familiarity with Quality Management System (QMS) standards, i.e. AS9100.

Desired Skills

Background in a STEM discipline (e.g., engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field). Strong Supplier Quality experience (SCARs, source inspection, FAI, etc.) MRB certification and experience dispositioning hardware defects (i.e. Q-Notes) Strong Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) skills Experience performing Receiving Inspection Experience with Metrology processes Experience implementing Quality metrics Ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.