Materials Engineer

Materials and Processes Engineer

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And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

• Lead small‑group project teams to propose, select, qualify, and test metals and composites for hypersonic 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
• Engage regularly with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to meet program objectives
• Coordinate with other disciplines such as Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement

• A self‑starter who develops solutions to technical issues
• A motivated individual able to work closely within a geographically diverse team to resolve technical issues
• The ability to handle shifting priorities, multiple projects, and timeline pressure to meet deadlines
• Comfortable communicating in a variety of forums
• Willingness to mentor and guide junior engineers
• 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

• Materials or process related background and/or field of study
• Experience with metals, composites, polymers, ceramics, adhesive bonding, films, and/or coatings
• Understanding of material properties definitions and industry specifications (MIL‑STD, ASTM, IPC, etc.)
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings and/or specifications or reports, and providing guidance to engineers or stakeholders
• Knowledge of a variety of materials characterization and failure analysis techniques including but not limited to corrosion analysis, ASTM mechanical testing, metallography, SEM, EDS, optical microscopy, etc.
• Active or Current Top Secret clearance required to start; US Citizenship required

• Effective writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Materials and Processes for aerospace product development, improvement, design, application, and production including soldering, PCBs, additive manufacturing, bonding, polymers, coatings and metals
• Experience establishing and implementing technical requirements (specifications, program plans/requirements, etc.)
• Knowledge of environmental and operational requirements for materials in space or missile applications (oxidation, thermal stress, radiation, etc.)
• Knowledge of laboratory material evaluation methods (mechanical, optical, surface chemistry, etc.)
• Experience with root cause failure investigations and working with MRB teams
• Project management experience; leading project teams while also independently resolving issues related to manufacturing, development, and failure analysis
• Development and characterization of new materials for aerospace applications
• Experience participating in major program milestone reviews such as PDR and CDR

This position requires a government security clearance. The candidate must be a US Citizen. Clearance Level: Top Secret.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.