Material and Process Engineer - Early Career

Overview

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 innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we 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 erase boundaries and form partnerships across industries and around the world, advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. We reimagine how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

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

For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. The FBM program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of strategic deterrence.

• Work on a broad range of projects in both laboratory and manufacturing environments, challenging yourself to learn and grow in your career. Work side‑by‑side with designers, test and manufacturing engineering to develop and evaluate new and advanced technology to survive in the most hostile environments.
• Select Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP) on new designs to defend our country, gain hands‑on manufacturing experience of the next satellite, or provide oversight to an extensive supply chain providing critical mission products.
• Perform Materials and Processes (M&P) technical engineering assignments.
• Solve problems and find creative solutions.
• Participate in the selection, qualification, testing, and failure analysis of materials & processes; prepare technical and progress reports, specifications, evaluate suppliers, and analyze test reports.
• Coordinate with other fields such as Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement.

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. US Citizenship is required.

This position is in Denver, Colorado.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance
• Parental Leave, Paid time off, Holidays
• Additional paid time off and holiday accruals varying by state and employee representation status

• Materials and process engineering related background and/or field of study.
• Knowledge in one or more of the following materials and processes engineering areas: metal finishing processes including plating, anodizing, chemical conversion coating; passivation or organic materials such as paints, adhesives, lubricants, bonding; components including circuit card assemblies and printed wiring boards (CCAs and PWBs).
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Material Sciences, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience conducting problem investigations, failure analysis, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience developing design, environmental and operational requirements for materials in aerospace applications.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings and/or specifications.
• Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program…