Job Description

You will be the Factory Optimization and Simulation Sr. Staff - Research Engineering for the Advanced Manufacturing Technologies organization in Missiles and Fire Control. Our team is responsible for process engineering, modeling, simulation, and visual representation of factory production systems, as well as managing R&D investments across digital operations.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Factory Optimization and Simulation Sr. Staff - Research Engineering you will be responsible for leading the planning and execution of projects, modeling, and simulations that drive factory optimization.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Own development of new capabilities across modeling, simulation, factory layout generation, and digital operations.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and critical-path analysis.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineering, production, procurement) to ensure project milestones are met.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to stakeholders.
• Manage the annual R&D budget, monitor expenditures, and ensure adherence to budget constraints.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is located in Grand Prairie, TX or Orlando, FL. Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

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

- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related technical area, from an accredited college in a related discipline.

- Experience in performing foundational Industrial Engineering analysis at varying levels (Span Analysis, Capacity Analysis, Cost Evaluations, etc.)

Desired skills

Master's Degree in a related discipline (e.g., Industrial Engineering, Operations Research,
Systems Engineering)
Experience in Aerospace and Defense industry
Able to distill complex, multifactor issues, projects, data, and decisions through excellent written, presentation, and communication skills
Experience working in Simio, Flexsim, Prosim, or similar production simulation software suites.
Experience designing production factories in highly complex industries
Experience with rapid prototyping and iterative development in ambiguous, fast-moving
environments
Experience leading or mentoring small technical teams or cross-functional working groups
Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement background
Active Secret clearance or higher

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.

National Pay Statement

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 $128,400 - $226,435. 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.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $147,700 - $255,990. 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.