Program Quality Engineer Staff

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Titusville
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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. Please note, this role requires a Security Clearance prior to start and US Citizenship to start with the ability to obtain a Secret Security clearance. As we enter a new era of Strategic Weapon Systems, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our outstanding people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our creative skills and experiences to craft, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that encourages employees to think big, perform with perfection and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you! The Program Quality Engineer, will support the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Quality Program in Titusville, Florida. This opportunity, as the Program Quality Assurance Representative/Engineer, will be responsible for supervising overall implementation, maintenance, and compliance to quality requirements. You will also investigate Quality related support activities and supporting quality decisions associated with the effective implementation, operation, and assessment of Quality data. This role requires strong analytical skills and detail oriented. The role of the Program Quality Procurement Eng. (PQPE) is to implement the program’s Quality plan and lead the Quality team ensuring compliance to industry standards, contractual requirements and customer expectations. PQPE serves as a single focal point for Quality & Mission Success (Customer, Program Management, Functions). They lead the Quality Program Team – all aspects including Hardware Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Production Operations Quality – through all areas of the program / product lifecycle. PQPE ensures communication and flow down of requirements to internal teams and external supply base. PQPE may supplement Quality team surveillance as required. The PQPE is responsible to develop and manage the Quality financial scope. PQPE analyzes quality performance data (manufacturing data, engineering design metrics), identifies recurring issues, drives root cause analysis and corrective actions, and raises quality performance issues to senior leadership, as needed. In a typical week, a Program Quality Procurement Engineer (PQPE): - Ensures Quality Engineering, Inspection and Auditor resources are in place to support surveillance activity and upcoming deliverables. - Flows Program and Quality related information to Quality Program Team (QPT). - Reviews Quality data for trends (favorable or unfavorable) and performs root cause analysis as needed. - Communicates with DCMA and end-contract customers regarding upcoming joint customer events. - Collaborates with Engineering & Technology, Production Operations regarding process questions or changes. - Provides Quality activity progress update and accomplishments in support of business rhythm. Basic Qualifications - Bachelors or Master's or higher level degree from an accredited college in any related discipline in an Engineering, Business, or Supply chain or any other related areas - Quality experience or related/ equivalent experience in a test or production environment. - Experience with quality or systems or manufacturing engineering processes or hardware engineering processes or policies or quality systems management or anything else related. - Ability to use Microsoft Office applications. - Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance Desired skills - Experience directly engaging with customers. - Strong Customer Relationship Management. - Knowledge of SAP. - MS Office. - Manufacturing Engineering/Production Operations. - Familiarity with manufacturing or production documentation and failure reporting. -Root Cause and Corrective Action facilitation experience. - Understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS). - Currently active Secret clearance - Previous experience in manufacturing and/or quality including inspection, testing, and certification of products. - Familiarity with Procure-to-Pay or SAP, EPDM, PMPDB, and other Lockheed tools that house engineering requirements. - Familiarity with reading Program Quality Requirements Checklists, Quality Codes, and QCode Matrices. - Strong communication and presentation skills. - Currently active Secret clearance 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 Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. 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 $104,500 - $184,115. 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 $120,100 - $208,150. 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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