Inspector Final Assembly Sr Specialist
- IPC J-STD-001
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This posting states $78.1k–$145k a year. Open quality engineer jobs in Maryland post a median of $136k a year, the middle half $127k–$151k, across 7 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.
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About the job
## Standard Job Description This is a challenging and rewarding position with a mission to support the manufacturing of air and space-based RF systems in our Severn Operations of Lockheed Martin. This opportunity involves working closely with the Engineering and Manufacturing team to build prototypes, support New Product Integration (NPI) and productions builds.
This position will support in process and final quality inspections of electronic assemblies from the circuit board level to final integration into the top level assembly. - Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and acceptance criteria for Aerospace components such as cable harness, mechanical assembly, printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies and soldering. - Experience with hands-on inspection and testing of electronic components, printed circuit boards, electronic assemblies, fabricated mechanical parts and Electro-Mechanical Assemblies. - Ability to understand and follow Engineering and Quality documentation, process flow charts, manufacturing travelers, and work instructions. - Understand and contribute to performance metric reporting. - Assist in helping to determine Root Cause and Corrective Action activities. - Must be hands on with prototype and new product/process introduction builds. - Must be able to perform Highly Detailed Incoming, in-process and Final Inspection activities. ## Standard Job Description Inspects mechanical final assembly installations of spacecraft, launch vehicles, rocket launchers, radar/communication assembles, and aircraft such as fuselage, wings, flaps, landing gears, and tail assemblies.
Inspects systems such as hydraulic, pneumatic, oil, heat, and brakes. Visually and physically inspects electrical installations. Rechecks work after adjustment or repair. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
Maintains necessary inspection logs and writes inspection reports. ## Basic Qualifications - Associates Technology Degree with 5 years of Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineering experience and/or 5 years of Aerospace/NASA Industry Quality inspection experience. - Certification in the relevant workmanship standards, such as: IPC-A-6100 IPC/WHMA-A-620 w/space addendum, J-STD-001 w/space addendum, NASA-STD-8739.1, ect. - Familiar with Configuration Management Systems, preferably EPDM. - Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. ## Desired Skills - Previous work experience in a Quality Inspection role in support of Aerospace/NASA Programs. - Experience identifying process and product yield trends. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. - Ability to tailor level of effort based on customer requirements and expectations. - Ability to work independently with limited supervision. - Understands AS9100 Quality Management System Requirements - Ability to lift 25 pounds, as needed - Experience working in a Manufacturing and Engineering Lab environment.
Some lab areas may require lab coat and additional gear to support of the lab’s cleanliness requirements. - Experience working in a fast-paced environment under intermittent deadline pressures.
The nature of the work requires a high degree of teamwork and cooperation with other members of the staff as well as individuals across the Company and Customers. - Experience using Electro/Mechanical hand-held inspection equipment, Microscopes/magnifiers along with general office equipment including PC/laptop, Fax, Copiers, Shredder, Printers, Telephone, and other miscellaneous office equipment. ## Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $78100.00 - $145000.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people.
Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered:Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. - Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position.
Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics. - For (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.
From Lockheed Martin's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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