Materials Engineer Sr Stf - E5

Standard 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.

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.

• Provide support to a variety of Space Programs by analyzing test data, and other engineering duties
• Perform Contamination Control technical engineering assignments
• Be responsible for contamination control requirements derivation, verification, and various contamination analyses
• Participate in the selection, qualification, testing, and failure analysis of materials & processes, prepare technical and progress reports, prepare specifications, evaluate suppliers and analyze test reports
• Coordinate with other teams such as Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement
• Mentor and train early to mid-career engineers
• Create and lead solutions to complex technical challenges

• A self-starter who implements solutions to technical issues
• A motivated individual who's able to work closely with a multidisciplinary and diverse team to resolve technical issues
• Someone able to handle shifting priorities, multiple projects and timeline pressure to meet deadlines
• Someone comfortable with communicating in a variety of forums
• Someone willing to mentor and grow early career talent
• Someone willing to learn in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to work with management and program representatives at several levels

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:

Evaluates technical and economic factors, recommending engineering and manufacturing actions for attainment of design objectives of process or product by applying knowledge of material science and related technologies. Reviews plans for new products and factors, such as strength, weight, and cost to submit material selection recommendations ensuring attainment of design objectives. Plans and implements laboratory operations to develop material and fabrication procedures for new materials to fulfill product cost and performance standards.

Confers with producers of materials, such as metals, ceramics, and polymers, during investigation and evaluation of materials suitable for specific product applications.

• Contamination, materials, or process (PMP) related background and/or field of study
• Experience with clean rooms, precision cleaning, materials testing, or thermal vacuum test
• Understanding and application of IEST-STD-CC1246, ISO-14644, ASTM E 1548, analytical laboratory equipment or techniques that apply to specialized contamination monitoring equipment and tools
• Experience with Non-conformance and failure analysis disposition
• Willingness/ability to obtain/maintain…