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Engineering Aide

Orlando, Florida
Full Time On-site

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Job Description

Job ID: 730370BR Date posted: Jun. 01, 2026
Description:

You will be the Engineering Aide – Design Assurance & Metrics for the Hardware Design & Analysis organization within Missiles & Fire Control (MFC). Our team safeguards the health of the design portfolio by collecting, analyzing and visualizing key development metrics, enabling leadership to make data driven decisions that accelerate delivery of world class defense systems.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Engineering Aide you will be responsible for extracting design phase data from program systems, calculating cycle time and design reuse metrics, and turning those numbers into clear, actionable visual dashboards. You will work closely with senior managers and cross functional program teams to standardize the way design assurance findings are tracked across the organization. Your responsibilities will include:

• Pulling design phase data from multiple program databases and tools under guidance from senior managers.
• Computing cycle time, design reuse and other key performance indicators for each hardware project.
• Building and maintaining monthly metrics dashboards that highlight trends, risks and opportunities for senior leadership.
• Assisting in the development and upkeep of standard templates and processes for tracking design assurance findings across programs.
• Collaborating with engineers, program managers and quality personnel to ensure metric definitions are consistent and meaningful.
• Supporting the preparation of short form briefings and reports that communicate metric insights to diverse audiences.
• Identifying opportunities to automate data collection tasks and improve reporting efficiency.
• Performing ad hoc analysis as requested to answer specific program or portfolio questions.
• Contributing ideas that enhance the overall design assurance framework and promote continuous improvement.

Why Join Us
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 resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

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:
• Currently pursuing or having completed a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Systems, Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution — or equivalent Associate's degree in engineering technology plus 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Excel (formulas, lookups, charts, pivot tables).
• Demonstrated ability to organize, analyze, and present data clearly to a technical audience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with periodic check-ins.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
Desired Skills:
• Active enrollment in a BS program in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, with sophomore standing or higher.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Coursework or hands-on experience in statistics, data analysis, or quality / process engineering.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI / dashboarding tools.
• Experience with Python, VBA, or MATLAB for data manipulation and basic automation.
• Familiarity with PLM / PDM systems (Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, or equivalent).
• Exposure to engineering processes: design reviews (PDR / CDR), design-assurance gates, FMEA, root-cause analysis.
• Experience handling engineering data with discretion and confidentiality.
• Prior internship, co-op, or contract experience supporting an engineering team — especially in defense, aerospace, automotive, or other regulated industries.
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Hardware Engineering
Type: Part-Time
Shift: First

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is the largest defense contractor in the United States and one of the most influential aerospace and security companies in the world. The company develops advanced systems across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains, including fighter aircraft like the F-35, missile defense systems, satellites, space exploration technologies, and classified intelligence platforms that support U.S. and allied national security missions.

For job seekers, Lockheed Martin offers a wide range of career opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, aerospace design, systems integration, manufacturing, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on some of the most advanced and widely deployed defense systems in the world. Many roles involve supporting long-term programs with direct impact on military readiness and global security.

Unlike smaller defense firms that focus on niche technologies, Lockheed Martin operates at massive scale across multiple mission areas, giving employees exposure to complex systems such as stealth aircraft, missile defense networks, hypersonics, space-based systems, and autonomous platforms. The company also plays a major role in classified programs and next-generation defense technologies that shape the future of warfare and deterrence strategy.

As global defense priorities continue to shift toward advanced aerospace systems, space dominance, and integrated multi-domain operations, Lockheed Martin remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical, and mission-driven careers with global impact, Lockheed Martin continues to stand as a defining pillar of aerospace and national security.

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