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Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs.\nThis role supports manufacturing planning activities across diverse products, including machined parts, composites, engineering jobs, and production assemblies. You will collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and program management teams to ensure complete and accurate planning that drives efficient production and timely procurement. Your work directly supports program execution by ensuring materials, process requirements, and supplier inputs are aligned with production needs.\nThis role is part of our Tactical Missiles and Integrated Defense Systems business, which designs and develops integrated missile and defense systems that support critical missions across air, land, and sea. 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