Lockheed Martin plans to expand at its Astrotech Space Operations site in Titusville, creating up to 300 jobs.
The announcement was made Tuesday by Florida Gov. Rick Scott.
- Expansion to add up to 300 jobs
- Company's Florida presence dates 60 years
"Florida is home to one of the largest aerospace and aviation industries in the nation, and we continue to grow," Scott said. "It's exciting that Lockheed Martin continues to expand in Florida, adding hundreds of jobs for our families."
The company's presence in Florida dates back more than 60 years, with a significant presence at Cape Canaveral.
"We have sites across the country, but Brevard County offers a unique blend of skilled people and a growth-friendly business environment that make it a great fit for this project," said Tom Malko, Vice President of Assembly, Test and Launch Operations at Lockheed Martin Space Systems.
The company considered a number of locations across the country before choosing Brevard County.
Florida is a premier aerospace manufacturing and launch location. The state ranks first among states for aerospace manufacturing attractiveness, and is home to nearly 500 industry companies that excel in everything from parts and assembly to intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
Partners in the planned expansion include Enterprise Florida, Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, North Brevard County Economic Development Zone, Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast, City of Titusville and CareerSource Florida.