Materials Engineer, Sr

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* 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

Come join National Security Space and the Skynet EC team as a Specialty Engineer in Component Parts Engineering as we deliver the next generation of communications satellites to the our UK partners

As aMaterials and Processes Engineer, Srin the Parts, Materials and Processes  PMP  group of Specialty Systems Engineering working in National Security Space   Global Communications and Navigation  NSS GC&N , you'll work on a team in a range of projects that will challenge you to learn and grow in your career  You'll use your education, experience and growing expertise to drive selection of preferred PMP and maintain accurate PMP requirements in the engineering tools  PMPDB, EPDM, ERP   Working side by side with PMP subject matter experts, Procurement, Receiving Inspection and PMP manufacturers you'll develop requirements to fulfill product schedule, cost and performance requirements

In this role you will:

- Perform Materials and Processes  M&P  technical engineering assessments for internal and external stakeholders

- 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 strong organizational skills

- A self starter who develops solutions to technical issues

- A motivated individual who's able to work closely within a multidisciplinary and diverse team to resolve technical issues

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

- Someone comfortable with communicating in a variety of forums

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

 Contingent on Contract Award expected in September 2026

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* - Materials or process related background and/or field of study

- Formal coursework, training, experience and/or knowledge of electronics manufacturing and testing

- Willingness/ability to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required

** Desired

Skills:

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* - Active or Current Secret security clearance

- Understanding of material properties definitions

- 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 electronics specifications  i e  MIL STD, AMS, etc  

- Non conformance and failure analysis disposition experience

- Good writing, communication and interpersonal skills

** Security Clearance Statement:
** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration

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