Integration & Assembly Manufacturing Engineer- Level 4

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holiday leave

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, CA is seeking an Integration & Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to plan and execute air-vehicle builds, testing, and ground-support operations.

You will lead hardware integration, refine manufacturing processes, and collaborate with design teams to ensure manufacturability. The role requires hands-on problem solving and readiness to travel.

A strong technical background, DFMA awareness, and experience with iBASEt Solumina and 3DX are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with hardware fabrication, assembly and integration.
• DFMA awareness and ability to review engineering drawings.
• Experience with manufacturing software systems such as iBASEt and 3DX.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve hardware integration, assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure manufacturability and efficient use of equipment.
• Identify and resolve issues in hardware, tooling and production through root cause analysis.
• Evaluate equipment performance to verify efficiency and reliability.
• Respond to production issues and remove build constraints with ownership.
• Use 3DX and iBASEt Solumina to create digital work instructions and document processes.
• Support cross-functional initiatives to improve build time, cost, quality and safety.
• Provide off-shift support to sustain production.
• Travel to other sites or vendors for technical support.

Skills

Hardware integration

Manufacturing processes

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering Bachelor's Degree

Tools

3DX

CATIA V5

iBASEt Solumina

Job description

Standard Job Description

As an Integration & Assembly Manufacturing Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for planning, preparing for, and executing air-vehicle builds, as well as related testing and ground-support operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine hardware integration, assembly, manufacturing processes and build sequences.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams and other disciplines to provide feedback on designs and specifications, ensuring manufacturability and optimal use of available equipment and methods.
• Identify and resolve issues related to hardware, tooling, process capability, and production inefficiencies through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Evaluate equipment and tool performance to verify efficiency, reliability, and alignment with production requirements.
• Respond to production issues and facilitate removal of build constraints with extreme ownership.
• Operate within a model-based engineering environment using platforms such as 3DX (3DEXPERIENCE) and iBASEt Solumina to develop digital work instructions and manage process documentation.
• Support cross-functional initiatives to improve build time, cost, quality, and safety across manufacturing operations.
• Provide periodic off-shift support as needed to sustain production and ensure continuity of operations.
• Travel periodically to other sites or vendors for technical support and integration activities.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong technical background and a high degree of confidence in addressing complex, unfamiliar challenges, especially in hands‑on hardware environments. They will be a self‑motivated problem‑solver, capable of working independently while also thriving in collaborative team settings and supplier‑facing situations.

Key Attributes

• Technical Aptitude: Proven ability to rapidly understand new technologies, systems, and integration challenges.
• Initiative & Independence: Self-starter with the ability to manage tasks without close supervision and drive projects to completion.
• Strategic Thinking: Makes informed, data‑driven decisions with long‑term project and program goals in mind.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains precision in documentation, process development, and execution.
• Collaboration: Works effectively within cross‑functional teams and with external partners/suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications

Background in aerospace hardware development, integration, and manufacturing environments.

Development / prototype / first article aircraft program support.

What’s In It For You

• From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, 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 dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

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Basic Qualifications

• Ability to obtain Secret clearance within 8 months of submission and gain special-program access within 3 months of submission
• Hardware fabrication, assembly and/or integration / installation first‑hand support
• Manufacturing‑assembly work‑instruction authoring
• Experience creating content using manufacturing and engineering and manufacturing software systems such as: iBASEt (Solumina), 3DX / CATIA V5.

Desired Skills

• Engineering Bachelor's Degree
• 7+ years of experience with development / prototype / first‑article aircraft engineering program support
• Liquid rocket engine integration and test
• Hypersonic or high‑temperature thermal‑protection systems and hardware
• Fuel and hydraulic systems, wire‑harness and interconnect installation / integration
• CNC‑machining working knowledge
• 3DX / CATIA V5 software usage; PLM and ERP software proficiency
• Direct ownership and support of specific manufacturing operations, as well as interfacing with production employees
• Review of engineering technical drawings and models / designs with respect to Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) considerations
• Secret clearance

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.