Technician Spec

Lockheed Martin • Huntsville, Alabama, United States • 6h ago

Description:Company Mission & Program Overview
At Lockheed Martin Space, we design and build technologies that protect national security, enable scientific discovery, and advance humanity’s presence in space. Our Production Operations team plays a critical role—transforming engineering innovation into mission-ready hardware. As a Technician Sr, you’ll contribute directly to the development of flight and ground-support systems that support some of the nation’s most important space and defense missions.

Role Overview
We’re seeking a skilled Technician Sr to join our high-performance team in Huntsville, Alabama. In this hands-on role, you’ll build, assemble, troubleshoot, and test cable assemblies and electromechanical hardware that meet rigorous military and flight specifications. You’ll work both independently and collaboratively, interpreting engineering documentation and contributing to a wide range of production tasks—from repetitive builds to complex prototype support.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Fabricate cable assemblies for flight and ground-support hardware.
• Perform electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical assembly operations.
• Construct, troubleshoot, calibrate, adjust, test, and maintain equipment, components, devices, and systems.
• Build assemblies with minimal work instructions and interpret engineering drawings to develop initial layouts.
• Complete hands-on electrical and minor mechanical assembly tasks across repetitive and non-repetitive production environments.
• Perform basic math and use computers at a fundamental level for work documentation and verification.
• Conduct in-process quality inspections in accordance with defined specifications.
• Execute continuity checks on work in progress and completed assemblies.
• Disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble, and test prototype or experimental assemblies and subassemblies under simulated conditions.

Work Environment
• Hands-on production and assembly environment within a high-reliability aerospace manufacturing setting.
• Work may include repetitive builds, custom and prototype assembly tasks, and interaction with engineering and quality teams.
• Opportunities for skill development, certification attainment, and supporting mission-critical hardware production.
• May require limited travel to support off-site operations.
Basic Qualifications:
Candidates must meet all requirements to be considered:
• Basic familiarity with harness fabrication and cable/connector assembly.
• Working knowledge of tools and materials used in electrical cable / wire harness fabrication and basic mechanical assembly.
• Ability to obtain IPC-620 and IPC-610 certifications.
• Strong mechanical background with a solid understanding of drawings, measurements, tooling, and identification of mechanical/electrical components.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Desired Skills:
“Nice-to-have” qualifications that strengthen candidacy:

• Familiarity with test instrumentation such as accelerometers, thermocouples, and strain gauges.
• Basic knowledge of test equipment (e.g., DITMCO, oscilloscopes).
• Prior experience or certifications directly supporting the tasks described.
• Ability and willingness to occasionally travel to remote sites for production operations support.
• Experience building deliverable hardware to military or flight specifications.
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.
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First