Job ID: 728995BR
Date posted: May. 27, 2026
Description:Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.
As we journey through a new era of space, Lockheed Martin Space is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing team is on a mission to make a difference in the world. Every day, our 115,000 employees come to work with one focus - our customers' hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience, and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. We provide the resources, support, and the focus. You bring the passion and courage to envision limitless possibilities and we'll tackle those missions with you and stay ahead of ready.
Going to space is just the beginning. It's what you do when you get there that matters. We build satellites and spacecraft that do amazing things in space for our government and commercial customers. Connecting people, advancing discovery, and protecting what matters most. Our satellites give earlier warning of severe weather, connect troops on the battlefield, and deliver GPS directions to a billion people worldwide. We also take rocket science to the next level developing systems that protect from both a distance and in close-combat. We are pioneering the future of missile defense and hypersonic technology, and we're doing it all with a team of incredible employees across the world. As we look to the future, we're driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. Come, join our Manufacturing team in the dynamic world of Space. Here, we are driven by innovation and integrity. By applying the highest standards of business ethics and a forward-thinking mindset, we believe everything is within our reach - and yours - as a Lockheed Martin employee.
Our facility in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a
level 3 Manufacturing Support Team Member (Assembly, Test, and Launch Services Planner) to join our mission. As a member of the Assembly, Test, and Launch Services (ATLS) group for the Rate Acceleration Team, you will be part of the planning team responsible for collaborating with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Programs, and test lab key team members to ensure a steady flow of products through the test lab and delivery to our customers.
This is a high-volume test environment that processes a variety of products per day/week/month. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working numerous challenges needing to be solved in a timely manner, this is an excellent opportunity to further develop your planning, communication, presentation, and budget skills as interaction with multiple business areas will further develop your career and skillsets. To be effective you should be familiar with planning, have strong analytical problem-solving skills, and have experience with conflict resolution. This role will require you to be organized, have exceptional attention-to-detail, and be a self-starter.
In this role, you will...
- Build, maintain, and implement test schedules for ATLS and EGSE labs
- Participate in strategic initiatives that will impact testing and planning organizations
- Align with program to balance customer needs with test schedule efficiencies
- Identify conflicts, escalate, and facilitate the deconflict process with stakeholders
- Lead scheduling and budget meetings with lab stakeholders and test/manufacturing engineers
- Analyze cost and schedule metrics for lab stakeholders
- Facilitate standardization of schedule structure & output and commitment to business rhythm
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Basic Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of experience in one or multiple of the following areas: Production Planning & Control, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Material Resource Planning (MRP)
- Prior program, manufacturing, or operational planning experience
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Due to work location requirements and programs supported, U.S. citizenship is required
Desired Skills:
- 5+ years of experience in one or multiple of the following areas: Production Planning & Control, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Material Resource Planning (MRP)
- Experience working in a high-volume testing environment
- Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system such as Microsoft Project software or Open Plan
- Training / Certifications (e.g. APEX, APICS, Six Sigma Green Belt)
- Experience with Government Products
- Demonstrated experience communicating/briefing executive, leaders, and customers
- Experience engaging with cross-functional teams including Technicians, Manufacturing Engineers, Process Engineers, Quality, Production Leads, Supply Chain process owners, and Program Engineering
- Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Ability to work independent of direct supervision
- Proven ability to proactively identify and drive change
- Proactive communication skills
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters a work environment that encourages 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.
Benefits you can enjoy include:
Medical {many choices of plans; some LM locations have on-site medical}
- Dental
- 401k {with generous matching}
- Generous Paid time off
- Work/life balance, family-friendly environment
- Career development, career-growth, and lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds
- Fun, talented, and witty teammates
- Knowledgeable, supportive, and engaged leadership
- Community-minded organization
- Mentorship opportunities
- Rewards & recognition
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement
We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the links, you can find out more on how we proudly support Hiring Our Heroes.
Clearance Level: None
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $73,800 - $130,180. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $84,900 - $147,085. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Planning
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
