Manufacturing Engineer (Missile Assembly) - Entry Level

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Troy
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

You will be the Manufacturing Engineer (Missile Assembly) - Entry Level for the Pike County Operations (PCO) team. Our team is responsible for creating high?tech solutions in advanced missile manufacturing to meet the next?generation warfighter needs. What You Will Be Doing As the Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for solving technical issues on the production shop floor, improving manufacturing processes, and integrating innovative technologies. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Provide hands?on shop?floor support to resolve technical and manufacturing issues. Analyze engineering data to develop new manufacturing processes and detailed work instructions. Integrate new assets and emerging technologies into the factory. Support area?wide continuous?improvement initiatives that drive quality and cost enhancements. Investigate root causes of quality defects and implement effective corrective and preventive actions. Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem?solver who thrives in a fast?paced, mission?focused environment. This role offers the chance to work on world?class weapons systems, partner with cross?functional teammates, and make a direct impact on the warfighter’s success. You’ll benefit from flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports a healthy, fulfilling life. 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 . Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start. Basic Qualifications • Candidate is seeking a Bachelor Degree or higher education from an accredited college in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Aerospace or related technical discipline. • Strong hands-on assembly / disassembly / troubleshooting skills of mechanical and electrical equipment and products. • Must be able to work all schedules / shifts (first shift, night shift, and weekend schedule). • Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance. Additionally, the candidate must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) background check to obtain approval to be an “employee possessor” (of explosives or other ATF-regulated items) as defined by ATF regulations. Failure to obtain and retain employee possessor status may result in revocation of an offer and loss of employment. Desired skills • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering specifications, schematics and 2D drawings with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) references. • Ability to create and maintain Computer Aided Design (CAD) models and drawings. • Experience handling ordnance energetics. • Basic Knowledge of manufacturing factory operations such as: assembly processes, electronic testing methods, factory automation & equipment, and industrial safety procedures. • Familiarity with manufacturing software such as: DELMIA Apriso for Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Systems Applications & Products (SAP) for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. * Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to work remotely Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedule Information Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $54,900 - $96,830. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $63,200 - $109,365. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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