Lockheed Martin
ManufacturingCreated in 1995 through the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta, Lockheed Martin is the world's premier defense, security, advanced technology, and aerospace contractor.
Official Lockheed Martin Careers Website
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1995 (Lockheed 1912 / Martin 1912)
- Merger Of
- Lockheed Corp & Martin Marietta
- Headquarters
- Bethesda, Maryland
- Public Ticker
- NYSE: LMT
About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin was formed in March 1995 through the $10 billion merger of Lockheed Corporation (founded 1912 by Glenn L. Martin and Allan/Malcolm Loughead) and Martin Marietta. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, it generates over $67 billion in annual revenue.
Lockheed Martin is the world's largest defense contractor. Famous for Skunk Works, the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter, F-22 Raptor, C-130 Hercules, PAC-3 Patriot missiles, HIMARS, Aegis Combat System, and NASA Orion spacecraft, Lockheed Martin powers national security and space exploration.
What Lockheed Martin Does
Aeronautics (F-35 & Skunk Works)
Stealth fighter jets (F-35, F-22), tactical airlift (C-130J), and secret Skunk Works R&D programs.
Missiles & Fire Control (MFC)
Precision strike systems (HIMARS, Javelin), PAC-3 air defense, and hypersonic missile technologies.
Space Systems & Orion
NASA Orion deep space capsule, military GPS satellites, missile defense radars, and space domain awareness.
Rotary & Mission Systems (Sikorsky)
Sikorsky Black Hawk military helicopters, MH-60 Seahawk, Aegis Combat System, and radar systems.
Career Areas
Types of professional roles found inside Lockheed Martin.
- Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering
- Cybersecurity & Defense Software Eng
- Embedded Systems & Avionics
- Radar & Systems Architecture
- Advanced Manufacturing & Skunk Works
- Government Contracting & Program Mgmt
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Human Resources & Security Clearance Operations
Lockheed Martin's History
- 1912Roots Established
Glenn L. Martin and Loughead brothers establish early aviation companies in CA and MD.
- 1943Skunk Works Formation
Kelly Johnson creates Skunk Works advanced development program, building XP-80 jet fighter.
- 1995Lockheed Martin Merger
Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta merge in historic $10 billion transaction.
- 2001F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Contract
Wins historic JSF program contract to develop F-35 Lightning II 5th-generation stealth aircraft.
- 2022Orion Artemis I Mission
Lockheed-built Orion spacecraft completes successful uncrewed lunar orbit mission for NASA.
Purpose & Values
“You can do your life's work protecting lives”
