Materials Test Engineer

Description

We are seeking a Materials Test Engineer to provide technical support and experience to plan, prepare, and execute testing of development and flight aerospace materials at the Materials Technology & Mechanisms Test Lab at Lockheed Martin Space.

In this position, you will coordinate and interface directly with program engineering, production colleagues, technicians, quality, planners, and others to support all stages of the product life cycle for aerospace materials used in structural, thermal protection and various other applications. A successful candidate is a self-starter with strong knowledge in material specifications, manufacturing and processes, thermal processing, and mechanical testing as they apply to aerospace materials science.

A successful candidate has demonstrated the ability to learn and apply solutions to difficult engineering and operational challenges, via action both independently and in a team environment. This is a hands-on position operating in a laboratory environment developing and executing test solutions that support development, qualification, acceptance, or investigation of products used in human / robotic space exploration, navigation, communications, and national security.

• Coordinate with program engineering, production colleagues, technicians, quality, planners, and others to support all stages of the product life cycle for aerospace materials.
• Plan, prepare, and execute testing of development and flight aerospace materials in the Materials Technology & Mechanisms Test Lab.
• Develop and implement test solutions that support development, qualification, acceptance, or investigation of aerospace products.
• Work in a hands-on laboratory environment and apply knowledge of material specifications, manufacturing processes, thermal processing, and mechanical testing.
• Operate in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple concurrent objectives.
• Serve as a certified test conductor when applicable, accountable to multi-disciplinary teams, applying test knowledge and execution discipline, and validating processes.

• Strong knowledge of three or more of the following: nonferrous metals, composite materials and structural systems, additive manufacturing, elastomers, epoxies, thin films / coatings, fracture mechanics, fatigue, or manufacturing processes.
• Strong technical writing, communication, project and time management skills.
• Ability to interpret and develop detailed test requirements from varying degrees of maturity to properly specify load, deflection, constraints and degrees of freedom, thermal, and functional environments and measurements.
• Ability to remain organized in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple simultaneous objectives.
• Ability to become a certified test conductor, acting as the person in charge who is accountable to multi-disciplinary teams, applying test knowledge and execution discipline, and validating processes.

• Prior related practicum field, shop, or factory experience.
• Relevant professional experience or Master of Science degree in Materials Science or related discipline.
• Working knowledge of ASTM testing, LabVIEW, environmental testing (load / deflection, thermal and thermal vacuum), MATLAB, etc.
• Familiarity with operating and troubleshooting equipment including servo-hydraulic / electro-mechanical load frames, instrumentation / data acquisition.
• Knowledge in test script development, data processing techniques, and formal writing of procedural instructions and data reports.
• Experience with knowledge continuity and continuous process improvement.
• Ability to design (CREO preferred) and analyze standard and creative solutions for coupons and configurations to be fabricated and set-up.
• Strong ability to identify, explain, and resolve anomalous conditions as well as nominal deliverable data.

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• Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
• Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time:
  The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
• Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
• Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
• Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont,…