Operations Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Orlando, FL, is seeking an Operations Engineer Staff to lead transitions of Air Dominance block upgrades onto production lines and drive Manufacturing Readiness Assessments.

You will coordinate with engineering and GSC, perform design for manufacturability activities, and travel up to 25% to supplier sites to support transition work.

Qualifications

• Previous Production Operations experience.
• Defense and Aerospace production knowledge.
• Excellent verbal/written communications at multiple management levels.
• Exposure to or experience in transition to production from development.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing Readiness Assessments, Design for Manufacturing, and Design to Cost activities.
• Perform hardware throughput analysis and monitor yields to prioritize design improvements.
• Coordinate with Engineering, GSC, and external sites to plan and execute transition activities.
• Communicate progress and findings to multiple management levels.
• Travel to supplier and site locations (up to 25%) to support assessment and transition work.

Skills

Production operations experience

Defense and aerospace knowledge

Excellent verbal/written communication

Interpersonal skills

Transition to production experience

Security clearance (DOD)

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Operations Engineer Staff for the Air Dominance Production Operations team. Our team is responsible for leading Manufacturing Readiness Assessments and ensuring design maturity for block upgrade programs.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Operations Engineer Staff you will be responsible for supporting the transition of Air Dominance block upgrades onto active production lines, coordinating with engineering and GSC, and driving technical closure across the product lifecycle.

Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Lead Manufacturing Readiness Assessments, Design for Manufacturing, and Design to Cost activities.


• Perform hardware throughput analysis and monitor yields to prioritize design improvements.


• Coordinate with Engineering, GSC, and external sites to plan and execute transition activities.


• Communicate progress and findings to multiple management levels.


• Travel to supplier and site locations (up to 25%) to support assessment and transition work.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail‑oriented, and thrives in a dynamic, multi‑disciplinary environment. This role offers the chance to shape advanced aerospace programs and work with cutting‑edge technologies while enjoying flexible scheduling and a supportive culture.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

• Previous Production Operations experience


• Defense and Aerospace production process knowledge


• Excellent verbal/written communications, must be able to effectively communicate internally and externally at various levels of management via verbal and written correspondence


• Good interpersonal skills


• Exposure to or experience in the transition to production from development


• DOD Security Clearance

Desired Skills

• Risk Management Experience


• Experience leading cross functional teams


• Experience with various program lifecycle phases


• Ability to interface with customer teams


• Lean Six Sigma Green certification

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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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.