Quality Engineer Staff - Arlington, TX

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Arlington
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) business area is seeking a Quality Engineer Staff to support the THAAD (Terminal High?Altitude Area Defense) program’s anticipated growth and production ramp?up. What You Will Be Doing The successful candidate will drive quality assurance activities that enable the rapid, reliable expansion of production facilities, tooling, and test infrastructure. The engineer will work closely with cross?functional teams to verify that new infrastructure and equipment meet all required specifications before release to production. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Facility & Equipment Enablement – Lead the definition, qualification, and hand?off of new or modified production spaces, tooling, and test stations; ensure all infrastructure complies with THAAD program requirements. Verification & Validation (V&V) – Physical confirmation/demonstration testing that the documented process, equipment, tools, personnel and training demonstrate the ability to provide a results/product conforming to the requirements. Quality Integration – Embed quality controls into design reviews, process flows, and documentation for facility upgrades; track and report quality metrics throughout the ramp?up. Root?Cause & Corrective Action – Investigate non?conformances, perform root?cause analysis, implement corrective actions and verify effectiveness. Process Improvement – Identify bottlenecks or risk areas in the production ramp?up and propose process enhancements that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product reliability. Supplier and LM Make Site Collaboration – Validate that delivered equipment, tooling, and components meet quality standards. Stakeholder Communication – Provide clear, timely status updates and risk assessments to program managers, engineering leads, government representatives, and senior leadership. This position requires working on-site in Arlington, TX, as well as travel to supplier and LM site locations in support of this key role. Why Join Us The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail?oriented, and thrives in a fast?paced, high?impact environment. This role offers the chance to shape critical defense capabilities and work alongside expert engineers on a flagship program. 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 Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance. Basic Qualifications -Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. -STEM degree at Bachelors or higher -Strong knowledge of Quality principles in Aerospace industry (AS9100, NADCAP, etc.) -Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and technical requirements. Desired skills -Experience in solutioning capacity and velocity improvement projects in a diverse supply chain. -Advanced understanding of quality engineering principles specific to high?rate production. -Experience with facility?level projects including tool/fixture integration, test equipment V&V, production line optimization, etc. -Proven track record developing new capabilities within the supply chain. -Expertise in root?cause analysis techniques and implementing lasting corrective actions. -Familiarity with Lean/Six?Sigma methodologies for process improvement. -Ability to effectively communicate and interface with fast paced teaming environment. -Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office applications. 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. Other Important Information 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 Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process. Work Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. 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 $99,700 - $175,835. 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 $114,700 - $198,720. 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.

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