Job Description

Job Description

Role Overview
As an Experimental CNC Machinist, you will manufacture precision components that support advanced space systems. You'll set up and operate CNC equipment, inspect finished parts, troubleshoot machining challenges, and work closely with Manufacturing Engineers to improve manufacturing processes. Your work directly supports the performance and reliability of next-generation space technologies.

Key Responsibilities
• Set up and operate horizontal and vertical CNC machining centers.
• Machine, fabricate, and assemble parts to engineering drawings and operation sheet specifications.
• Interpret CAD models, blueprints, sketches, and technical documentation.
• Perform drilling, milling, boring, tapping, and other precision machining operations.
• Verify NC programs during machine setup and production.
• Select tooling, establish machine zero, and complete setup adjustments.
• Perform secondary operations such as deburring and straightening.
• Inspect in-process and completed parts using precision measurement equipment.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance and maintain machine coolant levels.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, fixturing, material, and setup issues.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers to improve tooling, fixturing, and machining processes.
• Support quality control activities and communicate production progress during shift operations.

Work Environment
You'll work in a precision machining and development laboratory where quality, accuracy, and safety are essential. The role involves close collaboration with Manufacturing Engineers in a production-focused environment. Overtime, alternate shifts, and weekend work may be required based on production schedules.

This position is based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, within Lockheed Martin Space Production Operations.
Learn more about our King of Prussia location.

Why You’ll Love This Role
• Build precision hardware used in advanced space systems.
• Work on experimental and developmental machining projects.
• Partner directly with Manufacturing Engineers to solve complex machining challenges.
• Expand your CNC machining expertise in a high-precision manufacturing environment.
• Contribute to technologies that support critical space missions.

About Lockheed Martin Space
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.

#SpaceCNC #LMSpaceCNCMachinists

Basic Qualifications

To be considered, candidates must meet all requirements listed:
• Experience setting up and operating CNC machining centers to produce precision components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD data, blueprints, and operation sheets.
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, and depth gauges.
• Working knowledge of CNC machining processes, including G and M code, tooling selection, machine setup, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Desired skills

Nice-to-have skills that strengthen candidacy but are not required:
• Experience working in an experimental or prototype manufacturing environment.
• Experience collaborating with Manufacturing Engineers to improve machining processes.
• Familiarity with statistical process control or other manufacturing quality practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality precision components.

EEO

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.

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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.

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 $56,600 - $99,705. 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.

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 $65,000 - $108,330. 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.