Quality Engineer - Camden, AR

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Camden
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

You will be the Quality Engineer for the Missiles and Fire Control team. Our team is responsible for producing and validating hardware for sophisticated missile systems and launch vehicles. What You Will Be Doing As the Quality Engineer you will be responsible for tackling complex technical problems, delivering innovative solutions, and independently driving quality improvements across inspection and assembly processes. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Develop and implement robust quality inspection procedures that support assembly operations. Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, tool technicians, and customers to resolve technical issues and improve processes. Mentor less?experienced engineers and lead inspection effort teams. Participate in cross?functional teams to achieve long?range objectives and explore new concepts. Stay current on industry best practices and represent the organization at relevant conferences. Why Join Us The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail?oriented professional who thrives on solving difficult quality challenges and driving continuous improvement. This role offers a high?impact platform to influence mission?critical hardware, work alongside top engineering talent, and shape the future of our missile systems. 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 . Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Camden. Discover more about our Camden, Arkansas location. Security Clearance Requirement 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. A company?sponsored interim secret clearance is required to start. Basic Qualifications -Bachelors Degree in a STEM related field or higher. -Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. Applicants selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. -Advanced knowledge of AS9100D Quality systems and pertinent Quality practices. -Mechanical skills and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) understanding. -Ability to develop, apply, and analyze effectiveness of quality methods. -Ability to proactively review and develop documentation/drawing for compliance with requirements, use tools for documentation and corrective action of non-conformances. Desired skills -Green Belt Six Sigma Certification with knowledge of statistical process controls. -Effective time management and good organizational skills. -Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering Degree -Exhibit business professionalism and values. -Excellent communication and presentation skills. -Advanced interpersonal skills. 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. 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 $67,000 - $117,990. 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 $77,000 - $133,400. 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.

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