Quality Engineer Sr

Lockheed Martin; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Quality Engineer to coordinate all quality‑related activities for the F‑35 Flight Test Maintenance, Modification, and Repair program at Edwards AFB. You will engage with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customers to ensure quality standards are in place.

The role requires STEM background, strong communication, and proficiency in blueprint reading; occasional deployments and shift rotations are possible; US Citizenship and interim

Qualifications

• STEM Degree or a closely related technical discipline required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; experience producing technical reports, audit findings, and briefings for senior leadership.
• Fluent in blueprint/engineering reading.
• Process Mapping Experience.
• Experience conducting RCCA.
• Fluent in MS Office to include MS Visio.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute all quality‑related activities for the F‑35 Flight Test Maintenance, Modification, and Repair program at Edwards AFB.
• Manage quality processes to ensure compliance with government, contractor, and customer requirements.
• Develop and improve Quality Management Plans, Process Surveillance, and ITF procedures.
• Support short duration deployments, business trips, and shift rotations; clearance required.

Skills

Written & verbal comms

Blueprint reading

Process Mapping

RCCA

MS Office / Visio

Education

STEM degree or related technical discipline

Tools

MS Visio

MS Office

Job description

Standard Job Description

Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs. The Quality Engineer will coordinate and execute all quality‑related activities for the F‑35 Flight Test Maintenance, Modification, and Repair program at Edwards AFB. This role supports the F‑35 Integrated Test Facility (ITF) quality leadership by managing, improving, and overseeing quality processes to ensure compliance with government, contractor, and customer requirements. This includes but not limited to: Program Quality Management Plan, Process Surveillance plan and Government Flight Representative Approved Aircraft Ground Operations procedures. Position is subject to short duration deployments and business trips, and shift rotations. Must be a US Citizen. This position supports a facility that requires special access. Interim Secret Clearance required to start.

Basic Qualifications

STEM Degree or a closely related technical discipline

• Strong written and oral communication skills; experience producing technical reports, audit findings, and briefings for senior leadership
• Fluent in blueprint/engineering reading
• Process Mapping Experience
• Experience conducting RCCA
• Fluent in MS Office to include MS Visio

Desired Skills

Experience/training investigating Aircraft Ground Incidents/Mishaps

• Strong Written & Verbal Communications
• Fluent in USAF Requirements
• Culture of Accountability knowledge
• Knowledge of DCMAI 8210 requirements
• Able to effectively navigate USAF requirements AS9100/9110
• Able to navigate F-35 JTD
• Experience using ALIS

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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.