Technician - Quality Control - N1

Lockheed Martin; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Quality Control Specialist to develop and review inspection documentation ensuring conformance with customer and regulatory requirements.

You will review specifications, interpret drawings, use calipers and micrometers, and inspect products to maintain quality standards. Requires a high school diploma, basic digital skills, and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic digital proficiency and quick learning of company software/tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be a U.S. citizen (facility requires special access).

Responsibilities

• Review specifications, engineering prints, and process plans to confirm inspection accuracy.
• Interpret engineering drawings and applicable industry specifications.
• Measure components using hand tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Inspect in-process and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Quality control

Attention to detail

Inspection experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Microsoft Office

Job description

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

The Quality Control Specialist develops and reviews inspection documentation for parts and assemblies to ensure conformance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

Key Responsibilities (not Exhaustive)

• Review specifications, engineering prints, and manufacturing process plans to confirm inspection accuracy.
• Interpret engineering drawings and applicable industry specifications.
• Measure components using hand tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Perform inspections of in-process and finished products to verify compliance with quality standards, customer and regulatory requirements, and tolerance specifications.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic digital proficiency and a rapid ability to learn company-specific software, tools, or internal databases.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Must be a U.S. citizen (facility requires special access).

Desired Skills

• Strong time-management and organizational skills for handling daily tasks and competing priorities.
• Solid grasp of quality-control principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Experience inspecting bonding, composites, structural, and/or cable/harness assemblies.
• Familiarity with corrective-action processes, Material Review Board (MRB) procedures, and Military/Space specifications.

Full-Time Salary Range: $36400.00 - $67600.00

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.