r/Lockheed

Former LM employee. Went from great reviews under my first manager to a vague PIP and eventual release under the next manager. Things were definitely getting weird near the end, but I accepted the severance and moved on.

After working elsewhere and applying to various jobs over that time, I applied to a few LM positions as well. I received the occasional email with a list of questions but not much came from that.

Recently I received another email, but this time their reply was that they couldn't move forward because I'm not eligible for rehire. And that they don't know the specifics but to keep that in mind.

Does LM blacklist employees after putting them on a PIP? It was almost 3 years ago and the first time I've heard anybody say this.

Edit: If it wasn't a PIP, then it was just a meeting of 'overly concerned management' issuing me a document with a list of necessary improvements. But my official release was a "Layoff Event" citing performance, which adds a wrinkle to the "not eligible for rehire" tag.

Do you guys feel we will get better insurance in the future? The high deductible plan is not so good

In-between the two :)

Suggestions ?

Post update: most of you is asking for more info …

Lev 2 at LM
GS 9 fed but can get GS 11 in 52 weeks
Also, carrying years from prior mil service to fed etc

Mainly wanted to know which is best for not only pay but also work life balance. I know LM is more of a 10 hour for four days then fri-sun off.

My main goals are career progression and work life balance.

Pay is important but honestly my health and family time are too!

I applied to a F-35 Software Engineer (Early Career) and was setup with Lockheed Martin's automated LEO system which setup a virtual interview for me through an email.

The email from LEO didn't come with any Teams/Zoom meeting links so I figured it might be a phone call instead or the meeting link would be sent the day of the interview.

Come time for the virtual interview and I've haven't been reached out to yet at all, has anyone else had this experience?

Extremely frustrating since I took a day off work to prep for this interview, but I may just have to move on and keep applying.

Automated email from LEO:

https://imgur.com/a/GAu1APu

Hi everyone, I am a recent EE grad who just landed a Entry level Systems Engineer position at Lockheed Martin. They sent me an offer this afternoon with $80k as starting. They never mentioned a salary in the interview but just surfaced the benefits and everything seemed too good to be true. However, this job market has been horrible so I do feel like I should really take this offer.

I wanted to ask with $80k as starting salary for a fresh hire, should I consider taking it or negotiate more? And if I should negotiate, what can I tell them?

I’d appreciate any help! Thank you in advance.

Greetings everyone,

I want to thank everyone who has been replying to my recent posts. I called Lockheed Martin Security Central and was informed that my interim clearance was not granted. I'm a new grad software engineering hire for an RMS engineering position, and my offer letter states that 'the offer is contingent upon obtaining the necessary clearance in a timely manner.'

I haven't received a start date yet since that comes after clearance is granted. I'm concerned the offer may be rescinded before my full investigation completes.

Has anyone been in a similar situation with LM or another major defense contractor? Did they hold your offer open? How long did your full clearance take after an interim denial? Any advice would be appreciated. I've been very stressed about this."

Greetings! I’m an LM employee who is relocating to Sunnyvale, CA.
Can anyone there point me to which areas/neighborhoods I should look into moving?
For context, it’s just me, wifey, cat & dog. Apartment or small townhome preferred. I don’t want an hour long commute, and ideal budget is no more than 5000-5500 all in.

Hello, I’ve been invited to Lockheed’s invite-only hiring event for a production planner (levels 2-3) position in King of Prussia, PA. I’m looking for any advice on how to do well, how to prepare, and what to look forward to.

Hi, I currently work at APL as a software engineer. I did both undergrad and grad school in computer science. Been at APL for two years after my masters, so I have a good understanding of how radars work plus we also work with Lockheed for a lot of our projects. I am from upstate NY and have been thinking about moving back to be closer to family with the sole condition that I negotiate a higher or similar salary at LM. I’m currently at 130k base salary.

Anyone has any thoughts about this? APL has been 10/10 and I would consider staying here for the rest of my life given my flexible schedule and group culture. But sometimes I miss home and would save up rent money by staying a few years with family.

Good Morning!

Recently, I got an invite from a recruiter at Lockheed for an in-person hiring event for Lockheed Martin Space.

It’s about a 4 hour drive for me to attend it, so I want to know what to expect before I decide to commit to it.

For anyone who’s actually gone to one of these events:

What should I expect?
Is it worth it to go?
How many people are usually there?
And do people actually get offers from these?

AKA I’m really just asking if it’s worth the investment (time, gas, money, etc.) to make that trip.

Hi,

So I just received the pre-interview data form and I'm a bit confused. It tells me to list my most recent employment but it doesn't give me an option to list an end date. My most recent employment was back in 2023 and was a Co-Op. (For context, I graduated in 2024 and haven't been employed since I was searching for a full-time job after graduating). Should I just fill out the form as unemployment? as my last position was back in 2023? (This is for an early career position)

Thanks

Hi! Im moving along with the process and got a recruiter email stating "congratulations! We're looking forward to working toward an offer" and had a "COI/non compete" form and an interview questionnaire again.

So... what does "working toward an offer" mean? Am I in/hired aside from the tedious backround check etc?

I have a question regarding off-duty conduct and gross misconduct. Does anyone know how Lockheed typically handles a situation involving a physical altercation or an act of self-defense while off the clock? Have you ever seen someone get terminated for something like that, or does the company have a strict zero-tolerance policy regardless of the context?

Also, if an investigation or termination does happen for off-duty misconduct, what is the typical timeline? Does the process usually take months to wrap up, or do they move pretty quickly?

Appreciate any insight or experiences anyone can share. Thanks!

Got offered 125k base for a lvl 3 systems engineer (senior member of engineering staff) in New Jersey. Is this good? I countered with 145k and have a call Monday to hear if they agree or what they counter with.

Bottom line is am I being stiffed? I feel like what I asked for isn’t even their midrange for this position. Idk curious on peoples thoughts

I received an offer for a L3 systems, integration and test role on Wednesday. The offer wasn’t as competitive as I’d like it to be so I sent a counter offer on Thursday that’s within the L3 band. I got no response back from the recruiter.

Is this normal or do they usually say “we’ll get back to you”? Tomorrow is my last day to accept the offer since I have a 3 business day window to accept. Thanks

I currently work for Lockheed Martin as an Material Handler Sr and I’m curious about the possibility of transferring to an international role, particularly in Germany or another European country.

I have experience with SAP, inventory management, materials coordination, and supporting manufacturing operations.

I’m trying to understand:

Does Lockheed Martin allow employees to transfer internationally?

Is there a minimum amount of time you need to work before applying?

Would I need to apply as an internal candidate, or is there a formal transfer process?

Does Lockheed provide visa sponsorship or relocation assistance? How competitive are international roles?

Would having a security clearance help or limit my options?

I’m also open to hearing from anyone who has moved from Lockheed to another international company such as Airbus, Bosch, or Siemens.

Any insight into the process, timeline, and realistic expectations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

I am thinking about applying to Lockheed for engineering roles at the end of the year. I will be two months away from my 6 year mark. I have a Masters Degree as well. Would someone mind telling me what the Level 4 requirements are? I am not seeing anything definitive on here. The company I currently work for is 8 years with a B.S. or 6 years with a M.S..

Not sure if it is worth waiting the extra two months or not. Appreciate any feedback!

Hello everyone!

Asking because I recently had a colleague mention not to apply to too many roles even if they're similar when trying to switch positions within the company as it might look odd to the hiring manager. Would love to hear people's thoughts. Thanks!

I looked around in this subreddit, but couldn’t find much information on it. I recently finished my freshman year of college, and have the option to do a SWE internship (15 hours/week spring and fall, 40 hours/week summer) on my junior and senior year. That would, however, kind of lock me into LM since I wouldn’t intern anywhere else. Can anyone give me an idea of a new grad salary for SWE in orlando specifically? And yes, I am extremely grateful for the opportunity I have