Quality Engineer

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Quality Engineer

Full Time

Courtland AL 35618 USA

Posted 10/17/2025

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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. Were creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. Were erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. Were advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And were 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.

As a Quality Engineer, you will support the Courtland Production. Your responsibilities will include:

Reviewing Engineering drawings and manufacturing work instructions
Ensuring product compliance through accurate flow down of Program/Customer requirements and physical configuration audits
Ensuring non-conformance's are accurately controlled, documented and dispositioned
Trending Quality metrics and performing/leading root cause analysis and corrective action
Helping resolve technical issues and communicating them back to the program and or Customer
Helping dive process improvements and cost savings utilizing a continuous improvement mentality

Benefits of Employment:
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin strives for a work environment that supports differences and big-picture thinking.

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martins competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
Basic Qualifications:
To be successful in this role you will need to possess the following requirements:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering field) or equivalent discipline (e.g., math, physics, chemistry, etc.)
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
Able to work Monday-Thursday 4X10 first shift schedule; 6:00am-4:30pm
Experience working in a Aerospace/Defense or related Manufacturing environment
Knowledge of manufacturing/quality processes and documentation
Demonstrated ability to comprehend and interpret drawings, work instructions, schematics, and specifications.
Problem solving experience
Desired Skills:
Experience working with a Test Integration team and/or as a Test Quality Engineer
Lean Manufacturing experience (Green Belt/Black Belt Certification)
Previous experience as an Material Review Board team member (MRB)
Ordnance assembly/production experience
Program start up/development experience
Experience working within a AS9100 certified quality system
Experience running/managing projects that require cross functional support
Audit experience
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.


With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, youre invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

Job Requirementsback to top

To be successful in this role you will need to possess the following requirements:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering field) or equivalent discipline (e.g., math, physics, chemistry, etc.)
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
Able to work Monday-Thursday 4X10 first shift schedule; 6:00am-4:30pm
Experience working in a Aerospace/Defense or related Manufacturing environment
Knowledge of manufacturing/quality processes and documentation
Demonstrated ability to comprehend and interpret drawings, work instructions, schematics, and specifications.
Problem solving experience

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Location Courtland, AL, 35618, United States

Categories Unspecified

Sec Clearances Secret

Pref Degree Bachelors

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