199 program technician jobs found in Palmdale

Standard Job Description This position is with Advanced Development Programs (ADP), known as the historic Skunk Works.  We are looking for world-class talent for this position to join the 75+ year tradition of creating advanced aircraft and technology. The candidate will join an ADP effort as a Ground Systems Engineer supporting customer programs. Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems, and information technology related responsibilities including design, development, and analysis of computer systems or programs based on and related to user or system design specifications; applying systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation,...

Standard Job Description Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT. This position will be leading Systems Engineering Architecture.  Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This...

Standard Job Description Performs periodic and scheduled tests, inspections, and maintenance on aircrew flight equipment including, but not limited to, parachutes, survival kits, helmets, oxygen masks, and pressure suits. Ensures proper size and fitment of aircrew ensemble. Works directly with aircrew to troubleshoot and resolve problems with flight equipment. Certifies aircrew flight equipment as safe for flight. Properly records all inspection and maintenance actions. Utilizes basic hand tools, technical data, blueprints, and vendor instructions to perform tasks. Occasionally works irregular shifts to support flying operations Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Graduate of applicable military technical school.: Experience in Aircrew Flight Equipment: Experience in Flightline Operations: Use of Air Force Technical Orders or Equivalent such as Manuals.: Desired Skills: U-2 Pilot Equipment Explosives Handling Egress System experience/qualifications (e.g. ejection...

Standard Job Description This classification requires on the job training and performance of diverse assignments related to Flight Safety Survival Equipment Technician activities for the purpose of acquiring training and experience to satisfactorily perform the distinguishing requirements of the classification. Must possess licenses or certifications as required. Services, repairs and overhauls aircraft ejection seat to ensure airworthiness. Removes/installs canopies, ejection seats, performs periodic maintenance of all cockpit egress and life support systems of moderate difficulty, such as seats, canopies, CADs, heating/cooling systems, utilizing hand tools. Properly records all inspection and maintenance actions. Utilizes basic hand tools, technical data, blueprints, and vendor instructions to perform tasks. Occasionally works irregular shifts to support operations. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Graduate of applicable military technical school Explosive/CAD...

Standard Job Description As the SST Engineer you will support the team that integrates and validates mission‑system functions across lab, flying‑test‑bed, and flight‑test environments. Your responsibilities will include: Developing test requirements and detailed procedures based on system specifications. Executing integration and test activities in laboratory settings and evaluating system performance on flying test‑beds. Supporting mission‑system flight‑test evaluations and reporting results to stakeholders. Leveraging a deep technical background and strong communication skills to interface with engineers, pilots, and program leadership. Applying expertise in modern, software‑intensive mission‑system architectures and a solid understanding of military aircraft functionality. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits...

Standard Job Description What You Will Be Doing Our team is responsible for work measurement, cost analysis, capacity requirements planning (reporting and analysis), capital project management and budget planning, discrete event simulation, staffing forecasts, etc. As an Industrial Engineer, you will support cross-functional improvement efforts for ADP programs, working closely with various teams to identify areas for improvement and implement changes. You will also perform data analysis, observations, and time studies to support cost driver analysis and process improvement. Your responsibilities will include: First Article Master Scheduling Committee (FAMSCO) facilitation Work directly with and in support of the production operations team Performing observations and time studies to support cost driver analysis and process improvement Using visualization and data analytic tools to analyze production processes Applying Lean and Six-Sigma practices to production and...

Standard Job Description Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT. Qualifications Basic...

Standard Job Description We are Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, home of the world-renowned Skunk Works®, turns visionary aircraft into reality and is known for building the finest military aircraft in the world. This recognition is continually earned through our commitment to relentless research and development of high-performance aircraft, continuously seeking innovative, low-cost design and manufacturing strategies, and delivering operational readiness for our customers' missions to ensure continued relevancy for the life cycle of our products. This position is for a Flight Test Engineer, a senior member of an ADP Flight Test Engineering team, providing support for all flight test activity including laboratory, ground and flight test. Travel is required in this role; up to 25% of the time. You will be part of a fast paced, dynamic environment exploring state of the art technical solutions. This Flight Test Engineer will be tasked across the full flight test...

Standard Job Description Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science or Information Technology 1 year of related work experience Active Secret Clearance...

Standard Job Description By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 career opportunities designed to propel development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking an experienced RF Integration and Test Lead. In this role, you will take ownership of complex integration and test efforts for RF and mixed signal electronics and subsystems / systems targeting radar,...

Standard Job Description At Lockheed Martin we 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 career opportunities designed to propel development 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. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built. This position is for a Flight Test Engineer, a senior member of an ADP Flight Test Engineering team. This individual will develop and publish Detailed Test Plans (DTPs), test schedules, and test procedures for developmental testing. Provide laboratory...

Standard Job Description This position is for a Flight Test Engineer, a senior member of an ADP Flight Test Engineering team. This individual will develop and publish Detailed Test Plans (DTPs), test schedules, and test procedures for developmental testing. Provide laboratory support for integration testing. Support and host Test Plan Working Groups (TPWGs). You will support Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), conduct Test Safety Review Boards (TSRB) and conduct pre/post-test briefings. You will interface with test article design and analysis teams to define test configuration and data requirements. Evaluate test requirements to ensure they meet the needs of the test program. Support test card development and review in collaboration with Discipline Engineers and other Test and Evaluation personnel. Provide mission control room support and makes real-time decisions regarding safety, efficiency, and effectiveness. This position requires outstanding written and oral communications...

Standard Job Description What You Will Be Doing As the Operations Engineer Senior Staff - Level 5 you will be responsible for creating comprehensive project charters, applying Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous‑improvement methodologies, and leading end‑to‑end initiatives that elevate safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Your responsibilities will include: Facilitate Kaizen events, value‑stream mapping, root‑cause analysis, and process‑mapping workshops to uncover improvement opportunities. Analyze operational and financial data to detect trends, variation, capacity constraints, and waste; develop dashboards and KPI reports. Establish baseline performance, set measurable targets, and define key performance indicators for each initiative. Collaborate with operational leaders, frontline staff, engineering, quality, supply chain, IT, HR, and other functions to support stakeholder engagement, communication, training, and readiness...

Standard Job Description Develops and performs experimentally, the bench and ship layout, fabrication of parts from raw stock, and the assembly, installation and mating operations required for the building of prototype product structures such as airframe, for the purpose of creating or proving engineering design, to the point where sufficient information is gathered and the work may be delegated to others such as production bench, fabrication, assembly and/or installation personnel, or to subcontractors. Incorporates major revisions in prototype structure on the level of difficulty of the work described herein, by developing and performing experimentally, the required layout, fabrication, assembly, installation, and mating operations. Works closely with authorized liaison personnel, and suggests, orally or by sketches, design changes for engineering approval, when part of assembly cannot be made or installed as designed, or does not seem to meet functional demands, or where...

Standard Job Description Designs, develops, and tests a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight. Establishes structural specifications, performs stress analysis, and conducts performance tests. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time experienced professional Aeronautical Engineer for Mass Properties. In this role, you will provide mass properties technical leadership to a program team, coordinating and managing all mass properties tasking for the team. You will derive program mass properties requirements and allocate them to all applicable design levels to assure program requirements are met. You and your team will develop, track, and report all mass properties for the program, ensuring adherence to performance criteria. You will develop and implement plans to execute mass properties control and management within cost and schedule requirements in accordance with...

Standard Job Description Plans, designs and oversees the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities. Gathers and reviews data concerning facility or equipment specifications, company or government restrictions, required completion date, and construction feasibility. Coordinates with architecture/engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings. Prepares bid sheets and contracts for construction and facilities acquisition. Reviews and estimates design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs. Inspects or directs the inspection of construction and installation progress to ensure conformance to established drawings, specifications, and schedules. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position. Qualifications Basic Qualifications: Experience managing construction and facilities improvement projects,...

Standard Job Description What You Will Be Doing As the Industrial Engineer Senior Staff - Level 5 you will be responsible for analyzing workflows, designing facility layouts, and creating programs that maximize production utilization. Your responsibilities will include: Analyze and design sequences of operations and work flow to improve plant efficiency. Establish methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel. Develop and implement accident‑prevention measures and manage training programs for production staff. Conduct cost‑control, cost‑reduction, inventory‑control, and production‑record studies. Partner with facilities engineers to plan and design facility modifications. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers...

Standard Job Description You will be the Systems Engineer, Integration Lab Senior (level 3) for the Skunk Works (Advanced Development Program) team which is responsible for turning visionary aircraft concepts into operational reality. What You Will Be Doing As the System Engineer, Integration Lab Sr you will be responsible for delivering hardware‑centric solutions that enable rapid system verification and testing. Your responsibilities will include: Perform system integration, test, and troubleshooting of hardware/software configurations. Design and integrate hardware equipment for the Systems Integration Labs (SIL). Establish Hardware‑In‑The‑Loop (HWIL) and closed‑loop development/testing in the SIL. Interface with software developers, systems engineers, and customers to support verification activities. Maintain design documentation and adhere to configuration‑management requirements. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and...

Standard Job Description The Electromagnetics Hardware Design & Fab team supports the Signature Mgmt & Survivability Org by providing hardware design, fabrication, and testing of LO apertures and RCS test fixtures. This includes RF components, antennas, radomes, support structures, composite/metallic component/structures, and full scale RCS/RF test fixtures.  The candidate is to work design and fab of hardware in mostly a research and development environment with some production efforts. The candidate could be deployed to ADP or production programs, with mostly in a classified program, supporting a mix of flight and non-flight hardware.  The mechanical engineer works closely with electrical engineers in RF designs as well as other disciplines (M&P, stress, EEE) to produce novel RF and RCS solutions for platforms.  The successful candidate is a strong mechanical engineer who can drive challenging interdisciplinary problems from clean sheet design to fab, to test of...

Standard Job Description Selected candidate will support testing during the build process. • Interact with the aircraft across multiple sub- systems throughout assembly. •  Responsible for testing of all systems and sub- systems on the aircraft. • Responsible for developing new test equipment as testing requirements are updated, as well as documenting complex test procedures for use by non-technical co-workers when writing procedures. • Support the MTE Project team with the project management of test equipment and support equipment. • Must be available to work any shift and weekends as required. <b>What’s In It For You:</b> •    We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. •    Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the...