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Job ID: 727545BR Date posted: May. 12, 2026
Description:
You will be the Manufacturing Engineer (Missile Assembly) - 2nd Shift for the Pike County Operations (PCO). Our team is responsible for creating high‑tech solutions in advanced missile manufacturing to meet the next‑generation warfighter needs.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Manufacturing Engineer (Missile Assembly) - 2nd Shift you will be responsible for solving technical issues on the production shop floor, creating and improving manufacturing processes, integrating new technologies, and developing digital tools that boost productivity.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing hands‑on shop‑floor support to resolve technical and manufacturing issues.


• Analyzing engineering data to develop new manufacturing processes and detailed work instructions.


• Integrating new assets and technologies into the factory.


• Investigating root causes of quality defects and implementing corrective/preventive actions.


• Mentoring early‑career engineers and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is collaborative, results‑driven, and passionate about advancing missile manufacturing. This role offers the chance to shape cutting‑edge production processes, work with innovative technology, and directly impact warfighter readiness. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, this position will propel your career.
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
Basic Qualifications:
Degree from an accredited college in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline at the Bachelor level and 2 years professional experience Master level without experience; or 6 years of related professional experience.
Must be willing and able to work Second Shift - 1530 to 0200 Monday thru Thursday.
Knowledgeable of General Manufacturing Processes with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to demonstrate a high level of mechanical hands-on abilities to perform or assist in missile assembly and test along with repairing nonoperating tools and equipment.
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance. Lockheed Martin will assist selected candidate with obtaining at least an Interim Secret Clearance prior to starting. Additionally, the 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:
Ability to (1) read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications / schematics; (2) understand basic Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) references; (3) develop Lean System Manufacturing Processes that comply with government regulations, engineering requirements and company procedures; (4) create and maintain manufacturing operator work instructions.
Working knowledge / experience of manufacturing mechanical assembly processes, electronic testing methods, factory automation equipment, industrial safety processes, technical writing, and teaming.
Familiarity with manufacturing software DELMIA Apriso Manufacturing Execution System (MES), PTC Creo CAD, Windchill PLM with MPMLink and Systems Applications & Products (SAP) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the 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.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second