Materials Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Materials Engineer with Security Clearance
Job Number 713381

Description:

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As a Materials and Processes Engineer you'll work on a broad range of projects, in both a laboratory and manufacturing environment, that will challenge you to learn and grow in your career. Working side by side with designers, test and manufacturing engineers, you'll use your education, experience and growing expertise to develop and evaluate new and innovative technology to survive in the most hostile of environments.

In this role you will:

• Lead small-group project teams to propose, select, qualify, and test composites for hyper-sonic projectiles and atmospheric re-entry vehicle applications

• Perform Materials and Processes (M&P) technical engineering assignments

• Troubleshoot problems and find innovative solutions

• Prepare technical and progress reports on assigned tasks, prepare specifications, evaluate suppliers and analyze test reports. Present this information to Customers, subcontractors, and internal LM stakeholders.

• Lead technical projects and conduct meetings with internal engineering teams, Customer representatives and external suppliers to meet program objectives

• Review, and critique M&P technical documentation for application at LM and subcontractors. Recommend and ensure that corrective action is implemented when needed.

• Coordinate with other disciplines such as Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement We're looking for:

• A self-starter who develops solutions to technical issues

• A motivated individual who's able to work closely within a geographically diverse team to resolve technical issues

• Someone with the ability to handle shifting priorities, multiple projects and timeline pressure to meet deadlines

• Experience with ablative thermal protection systems (TPS) or relevant technologies, with an emphasis on the applied manufacturing processes

• Experience with Material Review Board processes and Quality tracking systems (Q-note system)

• Experience with authoring and implementing manufacturing work instructions for processes in electronic, component/part, mechanical or materials fabrication

• Someone comfortable with communicating in a variety of forums including supplier interface

• The ability to work with management and program representatives at several levels

• Technical leadership of small teams or projects

• Proven ability to communicate key project information or recommendations to Program management and /or Customers You can learn more about King of Prussia, PA by visiting this link. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package.

Basic Qualifications:

• Materials or process related background and/or field of study with a focus in composites

• Formal coursework, training, experience and/or knowledge of fiber reinforced polymer matrix composites manufacturing and testing.

• Experience with Material Review Board processes and Quality tracking systems (Q-note system)

• Experience with manufacturing work instructions for processes in electronic, component/part, mechanical or materials fabrication

• Eligibility to obtain/maintain a Top Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required
Desired

Skills:

• Demonstrated experience with composite selection and qualification for engineering applications

• Understanding…