Manufacturing Robotics Engineer Missile Assembly- Troy, Alabama

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

PTO

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Troy, Alabama seeks a Manufacturing Robotics Engineer to design, develop, and deploy robotic and automation solutions for high‑mix missile production.

You will partner with designers, operations, and stakeholders; lead projects from concept to commissioning; ensure compliance with safety and government standards; and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical/Computer Engineering or Physics with 2 years of factory automation experience.
• U.S. citizen eligible to obtain and retain a DoD Secret security clearance; interim clearance assistance provided.
• Experience integrating and supporting industrial robotics and factory automation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with missile designers, production operations, and stakeholders to design and integrate robotic, conveyor, vision, and control systems.
• Perform hands-on integration and commissioning of robots, end-of-arm tooling, and related equipment.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, procedures, and layouts to maximize quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Lead the lifecycle of automated solutions from concept through implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all designs comply with government regulations, company command media, industrial safety standards, and engineering requirements.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Project management

Lean Six Sigma / Kaizen

Industrial robotics experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Computer Engineering or Physics

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

SLC 500 / ControlLogix 5000

Ladder Logic

FANUC robotics

Cognex vision systems

Keyence vision systems

Ethernet/IP

Machine-vision integration

Proximity sensors

RFID

Job description

As the Manufacturing Robotics Engineer you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying robotic and industrial‑automation solutions that enable high‑mix, high‑value missile production.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Partner with missile designers, production operations, and stakeholders to design and integrate robotic, conveyor, vision, and control systems.
• Perform hands‑on integration and commissioning of robots, end‑of‑arm tools, and related equipment.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, procedures, and layouts to maximize quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Lead the lifecycle of automated solutions from concept through implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all designs comply with government regulations, company command media, industrial safety standards, and engineering requirements.

Why Join Us

We are looking for a collaborative, results‑driven engineer who thrives in a fast‑moving, technically demanding environment. If you enjoy turning cutting‑edge ideas into reliable production assets and want to make a tangible impact on mission‑critical systems, this role offers the autonomy, resources, and support to excel. We value your expertise and invest in your growth. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about LockheedMartin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location.

Security Clearance Requirement

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN. This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access. The selected candidate must possess an active Interim-Secretclearance to start.

Must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) background investigation to obtain “employee possessor” approval (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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, Physics, or other related discipline with 2 years of professional experience integrating and supporting factory automation and robotics for industrial use.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and retain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance. Lockheed Martin will assist selected candidate with obtaining at least an Interim Secret Clearance prior to starting.

Desired Skills

• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and/or specifications.
• Daily experience supporting various robotic applications (collaborative, material removal/finishing, material handling, and painting).
• Working knowledge of Allen‑Bradley (Rockwell Automation) programmable logic controllers (PLC) SLC 500 & ControlLogix5000, Ladder Logic, FANUC robotics and controls.
• Proven project management skills of various automation and robotic projects from concept through final commissioning in a manufacturing factory environment.
• Experience integrating machine‑vision systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence) and sensor suites (force/torque, proximity, RFID) into robotic cells for quality inspection and adaptive control.
• Knowledge of Ethernet/IP for integrating robots and PLCs into IIoT.
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen principles to robotic line optimization, downtime reduction, and throughput enhancement.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

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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.