Program Quality Engineering Asc. Manager

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: King of Prussia
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description The candidate will serve as the Quality functional lead for programs within the Enterprise Mission Command & Control (EMC2) and Ground CEW programs within the Radars, Electronic Warfare & Acoustic Systems (REAS) and Enterprise Mission Command & Control (EMC2) submarket segments. This position will also serve as the Valley Forge Site Quality Lead and report up through Quality functional senior leadership within the Mission Integrated Command & Control (MIC2) and Sensors, Effectors & Mission Systems lines of business. Responsibilities include Program Quality, Production Quality, Engineering Quality, Supplier Quality, Software Quality and Inspection. The candidate will be responsible for executing and implementing all Quality and LOB strategies and objectives to achieve mission success. This includes but is not limited to ensuring flow-down and execution of all Quality Contract requirements and Quality functional support to all programs within the market segments throughout the program life cycle from proposals, through production and sustainment. The candidate will provide leadership through identification and implementation of process improvement efforts, as well as cross-functional collaboration, in the corresponding RMS Quality initiatives including but not limited to: Root Cause Analysis, Digital Transformation, 1LMX Quality, Engineering Quality including Systems, Software, and Hardware Quality Engineering, Data Analytics, and Design & Development and Supplier Quality teaming. This role is also accountable for establishing, performing and managing annual budgets, headcount, DCI%, capital requests, Quality metrics, employee growth and development, employee performance and training requirements. Scope: Employee Population: This position is directly responsible for leading the Quality team primarily located within the Valley Forge, Pennsylvania facility but may extend to other RMS sites as necessary. Primary Customers/External Interaction: Key interface and establishment of effective relationships with all corresponding Customer Oversight Agencies (i.e. DCMA), Program and Functional FLMs, Directors, and VPs. Key Cross-LOB or Functional Partnerships/Touchpoints: Key interface with SEMS/MIC2 LOB, Production Operations, Engineering & Technology, Supply Chain, and RMS Quality leadership. Basic Qualifications Demonstrated ability of working with cross-functional partners such as Program Management, Supply Chain management, SW Development, Engineering, etc Demonstrated Leadership skills with ability to manage both technical and personnel aspects with cross functional collaboration. Proven knowledge of Quality Engineering principles and philosophies. Experience in either the development or supporting role of strategic planning and management of Quality Engineering estimates and execution. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Complex data analysis skills with proven collaboration with Customers and cross-functional teams. Desired skills Applied Software Quality in an agile environment Program management and EV awareness Experience with Contract and CDRL interpretation and distillation into standard work 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 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 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 $104,500 - $184,115. 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 $120,100 - $208,150. 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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