Description:

You will be the Manufacturing Engineer Senior for the Chelmsford, MA team, responsible for developing and supporting manufacturing processes and procedures for the production of microwave hybrids. Our Chelmsford facility is a leading hub for innovation in microelectronics, supporting critical aerospace and defense programs that safeguard national security and advance the industry.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Manufacturing Engineer Senior, you will have an understanding of all assembly techniques and materials used to produce microwave hybrids, including substrate and die epoxy attach, wire bonding, seal, hermeticity testing, and J-STD-001 solder assembly. You will design the sequence of operations and specify procedures for the fabrication of tooling and other functions that affect product performance, inspect the performance of machinery and equipment, and investigate hardware failures to ensure product quality.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and supporting manufacturing processes and procedures for the production of microwave hybrids


• Understanding and applying various assembly techniques, including substrate and die epoxy attach, wire bonding, seal, hermeticity testing, and J-STD-001 solder assembly


• Inspecting the performance of machinery, equipment, and tools to verify their efficiency


• Investigating hardware failures and initiating corrective action to ensure product quality


• Ensuring processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations


• Leading continuous‑improvement initiatives by evaluating, qualifying, and integrating new technologies (including automation, robotics, and Computer‑Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software) to boost productivity, reduce waste, and enhance product quality


• Leveraging analytics and statistical process control (SPC) to drive data‑informed decision‑making and identify process bottlenecks or system inefficiencies

This Weekend Shift position is aligned to a 4X10 schedule (Thursday - Sunday) and typical hours are approximately 6:00am-4:30pm. Ability to support working earlier or later hours may be required.

Why Join Us

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manufacturing Engineer Senior to join our team in Chelmsford, MA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing engineering, excellent technical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. If you are a results-driven professional looking to contribute to the success of our organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package and apply now.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is located in Chelmsford, MA. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position requires an Interim Secret clearance prior to start.

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Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in an Engineering related field and 5 years of professional experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and must have the ability to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance prior to start, which requires U.S. citizenship
• Must have an outstanding work ethic, excellent teaming skills, and ability to multi-task with multiple projects and job tasks
• Must be self-motivated, customer-focused, proactive, and able to professionally support and quickly adapt to changes in program or customer requirements
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with management, customers and peers
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to work overtime if needed to support special projects
Desired Skills:
• Microwave Hybrid manufacturing experience
• Design of Experiment experience
• Lean/Six Sigma certification, J-STD-001 certification
• Automated epoxy dispense & component placement
• Automated Wire Bonding Equipment
• Defense industry experience
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
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 $81,600 - $143,865. 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $93,800 - $162,610. 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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