JOB ID: 727727BR
Date posted: May. 13, 2026
Description:
Company Mission & Program Overview
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.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Fabricate, assemble, and test complex assemblies/subsystems into a missile.
- Inventory and inspect parts for compliance with work instructions and other documentation.
- Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments.
- Align, fit, and assemble parts using hand tools and fixtures.
- Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate the performance of parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions and record results.
- Support missile assembly, subsystem test, environmental test, pack & ship operations.
- Collaborate with engineers and other personnel to identify, define, and solve problems.
- Create and work in a team environment while implementing Continuous Process Improvement.
- Be able to give/take work direction to/from team members.
Basic Qualifications:
- Ability to perform mechanical and electrical assembly.
- Ability to read and work from work instructions, schematics, engineering drawings, wiring lists, sketches, wiring connection lists, and/or other information and documentation.
- Experience in manufacturing operations.
- Ability to work day or night shift onsite in Courtland, Alabama
- Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
Desired Skills:
- Usage and knowledge of adhesives and bonding materials.
- Usage and knowledge of cable harness fabrication and repair
- Usage and knowledge of soldering
- Knowledge and experience in crane operations, lifting, and handling.
- Knowledge and experience in missile ground processing life cycle in preparation for launch/mission operations.
- Knowledge of general test equipment operations.
- Knowledge of environmental test operations.
- Knowledge of proper use of standard hand tools.
- Knowledge of test and measurement equipment (i.e., multi-meters, scales, or torque wrenches).
- Knowledge of ordnance handling
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, 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:
Second
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
