Quality Engineer Staff (Interview Day) - Grand Prairie, TX

JOB ID: 734498BR

Date posted: Jul. 09, 2026

Description:

You will be the Quality Engineer Staff for the Missiles & Fire Control Quality Team. Our team is responsible for ensuring product quality across hardware, software, systems, supplier, and customer domains.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Quality Engineer Staff you will be responsible for driving quality excellence across the MFC program.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Lead implementation of quality requirements for proposals and BOEs.

Conduct reviews of RFPs, contracts, and supplier deliverables.

Develop and maintain quality metrics and documentation.

Lead parts‑review and corrective‑action meetings with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance across hardware, software, and systems.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with deep expertise in quality engineering, a passion for continuous improvement, and a track record of developing talent. This role offers the opportunity to shape quality practices on a high‑impact defense program while working with cutting‑edge technology.

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

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Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

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MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

Technical Engineering (STEM – Engineering / Science) degree at the Bachelor level or above

Ability to obtain a secret clearance - DOD Secret

Minimum of 5 years of professional quality‑engineering experience in aerospace or a closely related industry

Demonstrated experience with AS9100 Quality Management System, including:

Performing First‑Article Inspections to AS9102 requirements

Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Dispositioning non‑conforming products/hardware

Proven ability to conduct root‑cause analysis using causal‑analysis tools and to develop/maintain inspection standards, work instructions, and procedures

Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and working with tooling and test‑equipment manufacturing

Desired Skills:

Ability to create accurate, complete and competitive proposals and Basis‑of‑Estimate (BOE) documentation

Experience developing inspection methods, work instructions and procedures for manufactured products

Knowledge of configuration and data‑management practices

Understanding of audit processes and how to apply audit findings

Familiarity with industry‑recognized quality systems (e.g., ISO, NADCAP)

Experience working with government customers and meeting contract requirements

Experience establishing performance metrics to identify and drive process improvement

Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision

Energetic self‑starter who collaborates effectively and resolves complex technical issues.

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

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: QA/Test and Inspection

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

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