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Lockheed Martin

Affordability Operations Engineer Sr / Secret Clearance / Orlando, FL

JOB ID: 726299BR

Date posted: Apr. 28, 2026

Description:

Job Description

As the Production Operations Affordability Program Team Member, you will be responsible for leading and identifying impactful ways to move the needle of our products in the most cost‑effective way. You will play a key role in driving the execution of affordability initiatives across multiple make sites and collaborating with other functions within the Air Dominance Line of Business.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Program Affordability Lead, you will be responsible for:

Lead affordability business rhythms with all major make sites and collaborate with production teams to solution assembly/manufacturing/test process cost drivers or schedule bottlenecks.

Collaborate with cross‑functional Affordability team (Program Management, Engineering and Technology, Finance, Global Supply Chain, Production Operations, and Quality) to ensure successful completion of major program affordability milestones.

Proactively identify issues, concerns, or challenges, and facilitate trade‑off decisions to remove obstacles for make sites.

Manage affordability project tracker to drive execution and timely completion of cost reduction initiatives.

Develop and manage project schedules, support feasibility assessments, perform business case reviews, make‑buy evaluations, and risk management.

Travel to make sites as needed to lead continuous improvement events (Lean Six Sigma, SIAs, Design for Manufacturing).

Why Join Us

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location

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We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

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MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications:

Must have an active DoD Secret Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering or STEM discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering), or equivalent experience considered.
Possess strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and organization capabilities
Proven ability to see open action items through to completion
Ability to multi-task and the ability to seek assistance or information as necessary
Strong interpersonal skills, including experience working in a team environment

Desired Skills:

Professional experience in manufacturing environments (machining, assembly, test, special processes) working cross functionally with operations, design engineering, manufacturing engineering, and industrial engineering.
Being a self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision is required.
Ability to manage priorities, make sound decisions, and be flexible with schedule to support ever changing production needs.
Successful experience in Project Management and/or Change Management.
Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.
Experience with missile manufacturing and assembly, fabrication, test processes.
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e. Word, Excel, and Power Point)

Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level:

Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest:

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 Schedules:

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.

Schedule for this Position:

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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 Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level:

Experienced Professional

Business Unit:

MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available:

Possible

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

Flexible Schedules, dependent on role

Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management

Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

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