Job Description
Role Overview
As a Technician supporting spaceflight hardware, you
will help fabricate, assemble, test, and maintain
components and systems used in space applications.
This role combines hands-on mechanical and
electromechanical work with careful documentation
and adherence to engineering specifications.
You will work from schematics, engineering drawings,
and written or verbal instructions to build and support
high-precision hardware. Your work directly
contributes to the quality, reliability, and performance
of spaceflight systems.
Key Duties / Responsibilities
• Fabricate, construct, assemble, and maintain
electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical
components and systems
• Perform composite lay-up, fabrication, and assembly
activities
• Assemble precision mechanical components for
spaceflight hardware
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and diagnose
equipment and devices
• Operate machining tools, lathes, CNC machines, and
other related equipment (as applicable)
• Conduct tests and document results in the required
format
• Support engineering teams by performing
experiments and tests in fabrication or laboratory
environments
• Evaluate processes and help identify and isolate
process issues
• Implement experiments, collect results, maintain
logs, and provide written and/or verbal reports
• Monitor process controls, materials, and supplies to
ensure proper function
• Verify quality in accordance with statistical process
or other control procedures
• Communicate process or equipment concerns to
engineers and advise operators as needed
Work Environment
This role is based in a manufacturing and/or
processing laboratory environment focused on
spaceflight hardware.
• Work is performed under general supervision
• Tasks require attention to detail and adherence to
engineering documentation
• The pace is steady and quality-driven, with a strong
focus on precision and process control
• Collaboration with engineers, operators, and other
technicians is part of the daily workflow
A high school diploma or equivalent and at least 1
year of related experience are typical minimums for
this role.
Company Mission & Program Overview
This role supports the engineering and fabrication
efforts behind spaceflight hardware development. The
work contributes to the successful build, testing, and
performance of systems designed for space
applications.
By ensuring components are built, tested, and
documented accurately, you help maintain the
standards required for mission-critical hardware.
Why LM
LM offers the opportunity to work on advanced
spaceflight hardware in a structured, engineering-driven environment. Technicians are trusted
contributors who play a critical role in fabrication
quality, process improvement, and mission readiness.
You will work alongside engineers and skilled
operators in a setting that values precision,
accountability, and continuous improvement.
Why You’ll Love This Role
• You’ll work hands-on with real spaceflight hardware
—not theoretical projects
• Your attention to detail will directly impact mission
success
• You’ll build technical depth in fabrication, testing,
machining, and process control
• You’ll gain experience collaborating closely with
engineering teams
• You’ll contribute to meaningful, high-stakes work in
the space industry
If you’re a detail-oriented technician who takes pride
in precision work and thrives in a structured
manufacturing environment, this role offers the
chance to grow your skills while supporting critical
spaceflight programs
Basic Qualifications
Candidates must meet all requirements listed
• At least 1 year of experience performing technician
tasks on spaceflight hardware in a manufacturing
environment
• Experience assembling precision mechanical
components for spaceflight hardware
• Experience performing composite lay-up, fabrication,
and assembly tasks
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings
and written work instructions
• Ability to work under general supervision
• US Citizen
Desired skills
• Experience performing machining tasks using
mechanical tools, lathes, or Computer Numerical
Control (CNC) machines
• Completion of a technical program at a community
college or a college degree from an accredited
university
• Familiarity with NASA requirements
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.*
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
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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 $43,100 - $76,130. 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 $49,700 - $82,685. 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.