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Standard Job Description
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
Production Quality Assurance (PQA) has an opportunity for a Quality Engineering Manager to support Bay Area Production Operations including the Advanced Technology Center located at the Palo Alto facility, California Electronics Center (CEC) located in Sunnyvale, and Ignite. The PQA team onsite is responsible for all assembly, fabrication, manufacturing as well as integration and test of a wide array of hardware and providing operational support to our customers.
As Quality Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for a diverse array of activities which include:
- Managing the Quality functions and staff within the Production Quality organization for both represented and non-represented employees
- Supervise, lead, & direct Quality Engineers & Quality Inspectors who apply quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products.
- Collaborate with Lines of Business (LOBs)/Programs, DCMA, Customer Representatives, as well as the Engineering, Program Quality, Production, Mission Success, and Major Functional Organizations (MFOs) on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place.
- Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action.
- Lead Quality teams to ensure preparations for ISO 9001 & AS9100 that will lead to no findings or observations in internal and external audits.
Manages those who apply quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering field), equivalent discipline (e.g., math, physics, chemistry, etc.), or equivalent experience/combined education
- Previous leadership experience in a related discipline (e.g. Quality Engineering, System Safety, Engineering, Manufacturing, Integration & Test)
- Demonstrated experience working with environmental testing at various levels of spacecraft or missile lifecycle
- Experienced with Peer Review (PR), Quality Material Review Board (QMRB) and subject matter expert in executing test planning, hardware processing, and non-conformance processing including root cause analysis and corrective action development.
- Knowledge of Quality systems/processes and knowledge of external quality standards such as ISO9001 and/or AS9100.
- US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance.
Desired Skills
- 14+ years of technical experience in a quality engineering production/manufacturing environment
- Ability to manage multi-disciplinary, multi-site teams, Enterprise Operations and experience supporting/working multiple priorities with the skill to motivate and engage workforce at all levels
- Proven leadership to drive change through affordability initiatives
- Experience working with DCMA and other government customer support organizations
- Experience with using metrics and other means to critically assess organization, measure performance, and take corrective action
- Active SECRET clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $161300.00 - $299500.00
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.
Standard Job Description
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
Production Quality Assurance (PQA) has an opportunity for a Quality Engineering Manager to support Bay Area Production Operations including the Advanced Technology Center located at the Palo Alto facility, California Electronics Center (CEC) located in Sunnyvale, and Ignite. The PQA team onsite is responsible for all assembly, fabrication, manufacturing as well as integration and test of a wide array of hardware and providing operational support to our customers.
As Quality Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for a diverse array of activities which include:
- Managing the Quality functions and staff within the Production Quality organization for both represented and non-represented employees
- Supervise, lead, & direct Quality Engineers & Quality Inspectors who apply quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products.
- Collaborate with Lines of Business (LOBs)/Programs, DCMA, Customer Representatives, as well as the Engineering, Program Quality, Production, Mission Success, and Major Functional Organizations (MFOs) on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place.
- Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action.
- Lead Quality teams to ensure preparations for ISO 9001 & AS9100 that will lead to no findings or observations in internal and external audits.
Manages those who apply quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering field), equivalent discipline (e.g., math, physics, chemistry, etc.), or equivalent experience/combined education
- Previous leadership experience in a related discipline (e.g. Quality Engineering, System Safety, Engineering, Manufacturing, Integration & Test)
- Demonstrated experience working with environmental testing at various levels of spacecraft or missile lifecycle
- Experienced with Peer Review (PR), Quality Material Review Board (QMRB) and subject matter expert in executing test planning, hardware processing, and non-conformance processing including root cause analysis and corrective action development.
- Knowledge of Quality systems/processes and knowledge of external quality standards such as ISO9001 and/or AS9100.
- US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance.
Desired Skills
- 14+ years of technical experience in a quality engineering production/manufacturing environment
- Ability to manage multi-disciplinary, multi-site teams, Enterprise Operations and experience supporting/working multiple priorities with the skill to motivate and engage workforce at all levels
- Proven leadership to drive change through affordability initiatives
- Experience working with DCMA and other government customer support organizations
- Experience with using metrics and other means to critically assess organization, measure performance, and take corrective action
- Active SECRET clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $161300.00 - $299500.00
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.
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- Lockheed Martin107
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering program manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
- Five or more years managing complex, cross-functional engineering programs end to end
- Proficiency with program management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Smartsheet
- Experience driving alignment across engineering, product, and business stakeholders
- PMP certification or equivalent formal program management credential
- Demonstrated ability to manage program risk, dependencies, and escalation paths
Tips for Your Engineering Program Manager Job Search
Quantify program scale on your resume
Recruiters scan for scope signals fast. Call out team size, budget managed, and delivery timelines on every program you led. An engineering program manager resume without concrete program metrics reads like a project coordinator resume.
Highlight your cross-functional coordination method
Most postings ask how you align engineering, product, and business stakeholders. Name the specific frameworks you use, whether OKRs, RACI charts, or risk registries, and connect each to a real outcome you delivered.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists engineering program manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by your domain depth
Engineering program manager roles split hard by domain. A semiconductor background rarely transfers directly to cloud infrastructure programs. Filter openings by industry vertical first, then seniority, to focus on roles where your technical context is an immediate asset.
Prepare a program failure story for interviews
Behavioral rounds for this role almost always include a question about a program that slipped or failed. Prepare a specific example with the root cause, what you changed mid-execution, and the final outcome. Vague answers about team dynamics will not land.
Negotiate scope as much as compensation
After an offer, ask explicitly what programs you own from day one versus what you inherit mid-flight. Inheriting a program in crisis without authority to reset timelines is a common trap. Clarifying this before you sign protects your ability to deliver.
Engineering Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most engineering program managers?
The companies hiring the most engineering program managers right now include Lockheed Martin, Apple, and Amazon, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and large enterprise software companies consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many engineering program manager jobs are remote?
About 51% of engineering program manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though the share varies significantly by sub-discipline. Software and cloud infrastructure programs tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while hardware, manufacturing, and defense programs almost always require on-site presence due to lab access and security requirements.
How do you become an engineering program manager?
Most engineering program managers start as engineers or technical leads, then move into a coordination or program management role within the same organization. Building a foundation in a specific engineering domain comes first, followed by leading increasingly complex cross-functional projects. Earning a formal program management credential strengthens your candidacy when making the transition official, and taking on scope ownership, not just task management, is what distinguishes the role from a project coordinator position.
Can you get an engineering program manager job with little experience?
Associate or junior engineering program manager roles exist at larger technology and defense companies and are a realistic entry point with two to three years of engineering or technical coordination experience. Emphasize any work where you tracked dependencies, managed stakeholder communication, or owned a delivery timeline, even informally. Postings that list a PMP as preferred rather than required are better targets when you're building your first dedicated program management role.
What does the engineering program manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to five rounds and combine a recruiter screen with a hiring manager conversation, a behavioral panel focused on cross-functional conflict and program failure scenarios, and a technical depth session where you walk through a complex program you owned end to end. Some companies add a written exercise asking you to scope a fictional program or draft a risk plan. Expect questions about how you influence without authority and how you manage schedule pressure across multiple engineering teams.
Where can I find and apply to engineering program manager jobs?
You can find and apply to engineering program manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your domain background and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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