JOB ID: 712391BR
Date posted: Jul. 23, 2026
Description:
You will be the Quality Engineer for the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) team. Our team is responsible for embedding rigorous quality standards into the manufacturing process, developing work instructions, and ensuring that every product meets Lockheed Martin’s high‑performance expectations.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Quality Engineer you will be responsible for providing hands‑on quality engineering support to the JASSM/LRASM program, developing and maintaining inspection methods, and driving continuous improvement across the Troy facility.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
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Developing, modifying, and maintaining work instructions, evaluation, and control systems for processing materials into finished products.
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Designing and analyzing inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment; performing statistical analysis on non‑conforming parts.
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Conducting audits, hardware quality audits (HQAs), and foreign object elimination (FOE) walk‑downs to identify deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
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Collaborating with Production, Program Quality Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure compliance and reliability.
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Investigating non‑conformance issues through root‑cause analysis and driving preventive measures.
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail‑oriented engineer who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment and is passionate about delivering mission‑critical aerospace solutions. This role offers direct impact on a high‑visibility weapons program, exposure to cutting‑edge quality technologies, and opportunities to shape best‑in‑class processes.
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.
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Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location.
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MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. A company‑sponsored interim secret clearance is required to start.
Relocation: Relocation assistance is possible for this exciting position.
The Locale: Troy, Alabama is located in the East Gulf Coastal Plains region of southeastern Alabama. Troy's climate is typical of areas along the Gulf of Mexico in that it has hot, humid summers and mild winters.
Troy is a great place to live offering lots of things to do and has a small-town charm. Troy is also a college town and is home to Troy University.
Where can you get to from Troy? Our facility in Troy is just under an hour south of Montgomery, Alabama. Troy is about 2.5 hours north of the Gulf of Mexico and Fort Walton Beach and Florida's Pan Handle. Troy is about three hours from Atlanta, GA.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or higher
- Must have the ability to obtain a secret clearance and must have at least an interim secret clearance to start
- Microsoft Office experience (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
**Candidate must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) background check to obtain approval to be an “employee possessor” (of explosives or other ATF-regulated items) as defined by ATF regulations. Failure to obtain and retain employee possessor status may result in revocation of an offer and loss of employment.**
Desired Skills:
- Quality Engineering support in a manufacturing environment
- Two or more years of related experience
- One+ years of quality experience
- Previous JASSM/LRASM experience
- Lean Six Sigma/Green Belt or higher certification.
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)
- Quality discipline internship or DoD Industry internship
- Ability to work with a team in a fast paced environment
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:
Experienced Professional
Business Unit:
MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available:
Possible
Career Area:
QA/Test and Inspection
Type:
Full-Time
Shift:
First
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
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