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Applications Engineer Staff – Level 4

Full Time

Locations:
Fort Worth, Texas

About Lockheed Martin

The F-35, PAC-3, and the GOES weather satellite… What do all of these technologies have in common, you might ask? Talented people, plus a company culture that isn’t afraid to get things done. At Lockheed Martin, you’ll be able to solve a broad range of issues, covering everything from national security to environmental protection, supported not only by our extensive resources, but also a long legacy of getting things done. Most importantly, you will work in an atmosphere that encourages you to explore new ideas. Guided by established scientific, technological, business and military leaders on a daily basis, a career at Lockheed Martin truly means unprecedented impact on the future.

Job ID: 711885BR Date posted: Dec. 02, 2025
Description:What You Will Be Doing
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a full-time Applications Engineer Staff.

In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of new technologies that facilitate the build of our products. The successful candidate will execute the planning, development, and integration of advanced manufacturing technologies to resolve technical manufacturing problems as well as guide the development of the next generation of Manufacturing Technology engineers through day-to-day and high-level technical direction and oversight.

In this role, you will also perform project management functions (budget and schedule management, status reporting, cost benefit analysis, etc.) for both government-funded and internally-funded Manufacturing Technology projects.

This position will support team management decisions including:
• Budgets
• Schedules
• Staffing
• Strategic activities

Assignment area includes engineering and technical support for projects ranging from manufacturing process development and improvements to manufacturing equipment and system specification, procurement, integration and support.

This position requires travel, on average 15-20% domestically and internationally.

What’s In It For You:
From onsite to remote, 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 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.

Further Information About This Opportunity

Fort Worth, TX
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
- Work experience in Applications, Manufacturing, Process, Quality, or other related Engineering.
- Experience in technical problem solving within manufacturing.
- Project management experience
Desired Skills:
- Significant experience leading technical teams and creating a team environment.
- Experience working government funded development projects.
- Strong technical presentation skills and experience presenting to executive leadership.
- Broad range of technical experience and knowledge of F-35 fabrication, assembly, finishes, and inspection methods and tools.
- Knowledge of industry best practices for a broad range of manufacturing techniques especially related to robotic processes associated with aircraft manufacturing and coating
- Creative approach to technical problem solving.
- Experience with Earned Value Management.
- Sound understanding of business and financial analysis.
- Experience with and/or established working relationships dealing with LM internal and external customers.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First