Materials and Processes Engineer - Organic Materials

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—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’re erasing boundaries, forming partnerships across industries worldwide, advancing spacecraft, and reimagining how space can connect us to ensure security and prosperity.

As a Materials and Processes Engineer you will work across a broad range of projects in laboratory and manufacturing environments. You’ll collaborate with designers, test, and manufacturing engineers, using your education and experience to develop and evaluate new technology for hostile environments.

• Perform Materials and Processes (M&P) technical engineering assignments related to hardware assembly processes and testing.
• Provide technical evaluation and support of manufacturing issues and concerns.
• Participate in M&P selection, qualification, testing, and failure analysis; prepare technical and progress reports, specifications, evaluate suppliers, and analyze test reports.
• Coordinate with other disciplines such as Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement.

• A self‑starter who develops solutions to technical issues.
• A motivated individual capable of working closely within a geographically diverse team.
• Someone able to handle shifting priorities, multiple projects, and deadline pressure.
• A communicator comfortable with diverse forums and team levels.
• Someone adept at working with management and program representatives at several levels.

• Experience with a variety of materials and processes engineering disciplines.
• Experience establishing and implementing technical requirements for materials in structural hardware.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings and Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Experience creating and reviewing specification documents.
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain or maintain a Government Top Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

• Experience with organic materials (polymers, composites, adhesives, films), bonding, cleaning, failure analysis, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience establishing and implementing technical requirements for materials in structural hardware.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings and BOMs to ensure compliance and guiding design, stress, and manufacturing engineers.
• Experience communicating with internal and external customers regularly.
• Non‑conformance and failure analysis disposition experience.
• Previous coordination or oversight with hardware suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ability to multi‑task, handle shifting priorities, and meet project deadlines.
• Active or current Top Secret clearance.

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Top Secret.

Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job, you express interest in this position and may be considered for other career opportunities with similar skills.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite full‑time; the work will be performed at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules providing additional flexibility, including standard 40‑hour weeks, condensed schedules, and additional paid time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off.

Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5–30 days of the requisition posting date to receive optimal consideration.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions—requiring extraordinary courage, resilience, and precision. Those missions are dangerous, critical, and often provide opportunities to change the world and save lives. Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners worldwide to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. We have employees across many U.S. states and internationally, with business locations in numerous nations and territories.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available:
Possible
Career Area:
Materials Engineering
Type:
Full‑Time
Shift: First