Job Description

Job Description

Company Mission & Program Overview
Join a team at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our Courtland, Alabama facility specializes in advanced missile assembly and testing, supporting critical programs that safeguard the nation and strengthen global security. Here, you’ll contribute directly to missions that matter — in a culture centered on teamwork, precision, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview
As a Senior Technician, you will play a key hands-on role in the fabrication, assembly, and testing of highly complex missile subsystems. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers and skilled technicians to ensure every component meets exacting specifications before integration into mission-ready systems. This is a unique opportunity to apply mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing expertise on cutting-edge aerospace hardware.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
• Fabricate, assemble, and test complex assemblies and subsystems for missile hardware.
• Inspect and inventory components, ensuring compliance with work instructions and engineering documentation.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, and clearances using precision measurement tools.
• Align, fit, and assemble parts using tools, fixtures, and approved processes.
• Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate system performance under simulated conditions; record and review results.
• Support full lifecycle operations including subsystem testing, environmental testing, pack-and-ship activities, and final assembly.
• Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues and develop effective solutions.
• Participate actively in a team environment that emphasizes Continuous Process Improvement.
• Provide and receive work direction among team members to ensure safe, efficient workflow.

Work Environment
• Onsite work at our Courtland, Alabama location — a state-of-the-art missile assembly and test facility.
• Hands-on, shop-floor environment requiring close attention to safety, detail, and procedural accuracy.
• Highly collaborative team culture with daily interaction among technicians, engineers, and operations staff.
• Work may involve variable shifts (day or night) depending on program needs.

Basic Qualifications

We will be hosting a hiring event on February 18th in Courtland, AL. If chosen for an interview, you will have an interview time and location.

The positions are on-site 100% of the time.

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.

• Knowledge of SAP software / database or other ERP software/database systems
• Knowledge of manufacturing/quality processes and documentation
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and interpret drawings, work instructions, schematics, and specifications / standards
• Basic Computer/ Microsoft Office skills experience
• Effective written and communication skills
• Can work independently/self-motivated
• Experience working successfully in a team environment
• Able to work Monday-Thursday 4X10 second shift schedule

Desired skills

• Highly Proficient in SAP or other ERP software/database
• VECAMS / AF experience
• Proficient using calibrated inspection equipment to validate dimensions or features
• Experience working in various assembly areas and/or previous Inspection/QA experience
• Experience working in a Aerospace/Defense or related Manufacturing environment
• Missile Assembly and Integration experience
• Program start up/development experience
• ASQ certified Inspector
• GD&T experience

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 $48,500 - $85,675. 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 $55,900 - $93,035. 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.