LO Materials Eng Aide

Position: LO Materials Application Eng Aide
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* Description:

** This exciting position is with our historic Skunk Works program  Skunk Works is an integral part of Lockheed's Aeronautics business area responsible for advanced systems development including conceptual design and rapid prototyping of clean sheet solutions and improvements and derivatives to existing systems  The ideal Skunk is an agile, multi faceted teammate who loves to solve our customer's most difficult challenges  Some of our unclassified projects include the U 2, SR 71 Blackbird, F 22 Raptor, F 117 Nighthawk, and the F 35 Lightning II

This engineering aide position is within the Low Observable  LO  Materials team in Palmdale, California   This position requires the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance; therefore U S  citizenship is required

In this position, you will:

- Work alongside a team of engineers and technicians in a hands on environment to fabricate and apply low observable materials

- Perform spray applications to aircraft or test fixture parts and assemblies

- Manufacture low observable production materials, build batch acceptance coupons and document process

- Adhere to lab safety practices, including use of a respirator and other personal protective equipment  PPE  

- Maintain strict attention to detail including following electronic work instructions and fabrication procedures and completing required data logs and documentation

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* - Previous coating application experience using coating applicators / spray gun painting device

- Experience following engineering specifications and procedures  Reading and interpreting engineering paint drawings, technical manuals, understanding symbols, and general notes

 Ability to work any shift and/or weekend as directed by operational requirements

- Ability to obtain a respirator certification

** Desired

Skills:

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* - Previous experience with environment, health, and safety  ESH  compliance such as working with  Safety Data Sheets  SDS

- Experience with formulating paints, putties, and other coatings

- Aircraft maintenance, or military aircraft painting or aircraft production experience

- Strong attention to detail

- Self starter, ability to perform and complete tasks alone

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to use HVLP low pressure spray gun use

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

** Clearance Level:
** Secret

** Other Important Information You Should Know*
* ** 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:
** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

** 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, Washington or Washington DC is $51,000   $89,930  For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location  Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only  Lockheed Martin considers factors such as  but not limited to  scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer

** Benefits offered:
** Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401 k  match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays

Washington state applicants only  Non represented full time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off  PTO  to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays  Represented full time employees accrue 6 67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays  PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year

** Pay Rate:
** The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $58,700   $97,750  For states not referenced…