Materials Engineer

Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation.

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.

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
Lead technical direction and execution of Thermal Protection System products technology readiness and manufacturing readiness increases through qualification and product certification.
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:
Someone with proven experience resolving technical challenges, outlining required data gathering and formulating timely engineering determinations.
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

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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, dispositioning non-conformities with suppliers and Quality Tracking system (q-note system)

Experience with manufacturing work instructions for processes in electronic, component/part, mechanical or materials fabrication
Eligibility/willingness to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance; ship required

Desired skills

Demonstrated experience with composite selection and qualification for engineering applications
Understanding of material properties definitions including allowables generation
Experience reviewing engineering drawings and/or specifications and providing guidance to design, manufacturing, and stress engineers
Knowledge of Materials and Processes for product development, improvement, design, application, and production
Work experience using composite specifications (i.e. MIL-STD, AMS, etc.)
Ability to outline failure analysis tasks related to failure of composite components

Experience with high temperature materials and applications
Experience establishing and implementing technical requirements (specifications, program plans/requirements, etc.)
Knowledge of ablative TPS…