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Integration & Assembly Manufacturing Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin · Palmdale, CA

Level
Senior
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$96k–$178k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior manufacturing role at Lockheed Martin (aerospace & defense) in Palmdale, CA. Develop, implement, and refine hardware integration, assembly, manufacturing processes and build sequences.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Root cause, CNC, Machining, Tooling, CATIA / NX
Base pay
$96k–$178k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $111k–$173k. This one lists $96k–$178k.

Median of the low and high ends of 165 live postings that list pay, out of 436 manufacturing engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 435 other live manufacturing postings in California.

Base pay
In line with similar roles

Typical $109k–$159k, from 143 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Tooling 50%
  • New product launch 44%
  • ✓ Root cause 37%
  • Automation 35%
  • ✓ Machining 27%
  • ✓ CATIA / NX 26%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for CNC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Off-shift / weekend coverage

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Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and refine hardware integration, assembly, manufacturing processes and build sequences.

Collaborate with design engineering teams and other disciplines to provide feedback on designs and specifications, ensuring manufacturability and optimal use of available equipment and methods.

Identify and resolve issues related to hardware, tooling, process capability, and production inefficiencies through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Evaluate equipment and tool performance to verify efficiency, reliability, and alignment with production requirements.

Respond to production issues and facilitate removal of build constraints with extreme ownership.

Operate within a model-based engineering environment using platforms such as 3DX (3DEXPERIENCE) and iBASEt Solumina to develop digital work instructions and manage process documentation.

Support cross-functional initiatives to improve build time, cost, quality, and safety across manufacturing operations.

Provide periodic off-shift support as needed to sustain production and ensure continuity of operations.

Travel periodically to other sites or vendors for technical support and integration activities.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong technical background and a high degree of confidence in addressing complex, unfamiliar challenges, especially in hands-on hardware environments. They will be a self-motivated problem-solver, capable of working independently while also thriving in collaborative team settings and supplier-facing situations.

Qualifications

  • ✓Ability to obtain Secret clearance within 8 months of submission and gain special‑program access within 3 months of submission

Hardware fabrication, assembly and/or integration / installation first-hand support

  • ✓Engineering Degree required

Manufacturing‑assembly work‑instruction authoring

Experience creating content using manufacturing and engineering software systems such as: iBASEt (Solumina), 3DX / CATIA V5.

responsibilities

of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • ◆Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • ◆For (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.
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Standard Job Description

As an Integration & Assembly Manufacturing Engineer, you will be primarily responsible for planning, preparing for, and executing air‑vehicle builds, as well as related testing and ground-support operations

Key Attributes

Technical Aptitude: Proven ability to rapidly understand new technologies, systems, and integration challenges.

Initiative & Independence: Self-starter with the ability to manage tasks without close supervision and drive projects to completion.

Strategic Thinking: Makes informed, data-driven decisions with long-term project and program goals in mind.

Attention to Detail: Maintains precision in documentation, process development, and execution.

Collaboration: Works effectively within cross-functional teams and with external partners/suppliers.

Basic

Desired Skills

  • +3+ years of experience with development / prototype / first‑article aircraft engineering program support
  • +Liquid rocket engine integration and test
  • +Hypersonic or high‑temperature thermal‑protection systems and hardware
  • +Fuel and hydraulic systems, wire‑harness and interconnect installation / integration
  • +CNC‑machining working knowledge
  • +3DX / CATIA V5 software usage; PLM and ERP software proficiency
  • +Direct ownership and support of specific manufacturing operations, as well as interfacing with production employees
  • +Review of engineering technical drawings and models / designs with respect to Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) considerations
  • +Secret clearance

Pay Information

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