Applications Engineer Senior - Level 3

Standard Job Description

You will be the Applications Engineer Senior - Level 3 for the Advanced Manufacturing Technology team which is responsible for pioneering cutting‑edge manufacturing solutions.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Applications Engineer Senior - Level 3 you will be responsible for driving the development, integration, and validation of advanced manufacturing technologies that improve production efficiency and capability.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Serve as a subject matter expert on complex automation and robotic systems.
• Execute project‑management functions for both government‑funded and internally‑funded Advanced Manufacturing Technology projects, including budget and schedule oversight, status reporting, and cost‑benefit analysis.
• Provide technical status updates and troubleshoot issues for Production Operations build areas supporting AMT projects.
• Engage in direct collaboration with shop‑floor personnel to prototype, test, and validate new technology concepts.

What’s In It For You
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. 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 pursue ambitious goals, work hard, and enjoy what you do, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are
An innovative, collaborative engineer with a proven track record of delivering technical solutions in manufacturing environments. You thrive on solving complex challenges, enjoy hands‑on prototyping, and excel at influencing cross‑functional teams. This role offers direct impact on product life‑cycle, financial performance, and the advancement of Lockheed Martin’s manufacturing capabilities.

Further Information About This Opportunity

• 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 an Interim Secret clearance to start.
• This position is in Marietta, GA.

Gathers information concerning the capabilities of company products; investigates the technical capabilities of company products and competing equipment; stays abreast of developments in hardware and software; analyzes customer problems; assists in designing systems to satisfy customer needs. Prepares equipment analysis to instruct sales force and customers in equipment capabilities. May prepare and present sales proposals.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education

• Work experience in Applications, Manufacturing, Process, Robotics or other related Engineering field

• Experience in technical problem solving within manufacturing with exposure to prototyping new ideas

• Project management experience working with cross-functional teams

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and familiarity with advanced manufacturing concepts

• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience working with complex automated systems

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience using change management techniques with customers to achieve organizational objectives

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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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.