Manufacturing Engineering Aide

Job Description:

Description:Role Overview
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Aide to support the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Production Operations team in Huntsville, Alabama.

In this hands-on role, you will provide technical and assembly support to Manufacturing Engineers, contributing directly to the build, test, and improvement of production hardware. This position is ideal for early-career technical professionals who enjoy working with their hands, solving practical problems, and learning within a highly collaborative manufacturing environment.

Key Duties / Responsibilities
•Perform electrical cable and wire harness fabrication for ground support hardware
•Execute electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical assembly tasks
•Construct, troubleshoot, test, calibrate, and maintain equipment, components, and systems
•Build assemblies with limited work instructions, using engineering judgment and best practices
•Interpret engineering drawings and assist with initial layouts
•Support repetitive and non-repetitive production assembly operations
•Disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test prototype or experimental assemblies under simulated conditions
•Assist Manufacturing Engineering with:
oTechnical reviews of drawings, parts lists, and work instructions
oChange management, planning reviews, and BOM maintenance (VE-CAMS)
•Provide feedback to Design Engineers to improve manufacturability and assembly processes
•Support test equipment builds, field returns, and prototype hardware
•Assist with Assembly & Integration CONOPS and integration operations
•Maintain lab spaces, manage tools and floor inventory, and support production schedules
•Participate in JIRA Scrum planning and execution activities

Work Environment
•On-site role supporting production operations in Huntsville, AL
•Hands-on manufacturing, lab, and assembly settings
•Collaborative team environment with engineers, technicians, and production staff
•Work may involve standing, manual assembly, use of tools, and precision tasks

Company Mission & Program Overview
Lockheed Martin Space is a global leader in aerospace and defense, delivering innovative solutions to some of the world’s most complex engineering challenges. The THAAD program plays a critical role in national and global defense by providing advanced missile defense capabilities.
Our teams work at the intersection of innovation, precision manufacturing, and mission impact—supporting systems that protect lives and strengthen security worldwide.

Why Lockheed Martin
•Work alongside some of the industry’s most talented engineers and technical professionals
•Access to world-class tools, training, and development opportunities
•A culture that values integrity, inclusion, innovation, and collaboration
•Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and long-term career growth potential

Why You’ll Love This Role
•Gain hands-on experience supporting a high-visibility defense program
•Build practical skills in manufacturing, assembly, and engineering support
•Learn directly from experienced Manufacturing Engineers
•Contribute to meaningful, mission-driven work from day one
•Ideal entry point for launching a technical or engineering career within Lockheed Martin Space
Basic Qualifications:
Candidates must meet all requirements below to be considered.
•Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
•High School diploma or equivalent
•0–1 year of related technical, manufacturing, or hands-on assembly experience
•Basic understanding of STEM principles and the ability to interpret and communicate technical information
•Hands-on experience with electrical cable/wire harness fabrication and basic mechanical assembly
•Experience performing electrical or mechanical installation and troubleshooting
•Familiarity with JIRA for task execution or workflow tracking
•Experience documenting and communicating technical issues (e.g., QNotes) to Manufacturing or Quality Engineers to support corrective actions
•Proficiency with computer technology, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Desired Skills:
These skills strengthen a candidate’s application but are not required.
•IPC certifications or prior experience with IPC-A-610 / J-STD soldering and IPC-A-620 cable harness fabrication
•Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes or DITMCO tools
•Willingness and ability to support occasional travel to remote sites
•Experience maintaining an organized workspace, including tool and material inventory management
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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 worlds 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, you’re 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: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

These skills strengthen a candidate’s application but are not required.
•IPC certifications or prior experience with IPC-A-610 / J-STD soldering and IPC-A-620 cable harness fabrication
•Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes or DITMCO tools
•Willingness and ability to support occasional travel to remote sites
•Experience maintaining an organized workspace, including tool and material inventory management

Job Ident #: 89671740208

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/