Materials Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a talented Materials Engineer for the Special Projects team in Ampthill. This role focuses on materials research and R&D, aiming to support aerospace applications. Ideal candidates will have experience in composite materials and additive manufacturing processes, contributing to innovative technologies for future projects.

Benefits

4-day working week

Flexible working arrangements

Strong work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience with carbon fibre composites processing and testing.
• Knowledge of composite materials for space applications.
• Background in high-temperature materials desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct materials research and R&D for composites.
• Test and evaluate high-temperature materials.
• Write technical documents for project reports.

Skills

Materials research

Composite materials

Additive manufacturing

Technical document writing

Job description

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. We focus on identifying the most qualified candidates for each role, regardless of background. If you're interested in a position, we encourage you to share how your skills and perspectives could strengthen our team, even if your qualifications do not fully meet all criteria outlined in the job advertisement. Lockheed Martin is dedicated to an inclusive recruitment process and is prepared to provide reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or call 023 92 458 000.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Background in materials research, materials science, and engineering, particularly in composite materials.
• Experience with composites, specifically carbon fibre composites processing and testing.
• Experience with additive manufacturing in aluminium/stainless steel.
• Understanding of composite materials processing and metallic additive manufacturing.
• Experience in composite methods.
• Knowledge of composite materials applied to space and aerospace applications.
• Ability to write technical documents.

Desired Skills

• Background in high-temperature materials or hypersonics materials.
• Experience in lab-based materials development and testing.
• Understanding of phenolic resin processing, properties, and chemistry.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 Quality system.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Knowledge of destructive and non-destructive inspection techniques.

We pride ourselves on mission-focused innovation, where performance excellence is central to our work. We offer meaningful work to grow your skills and career, along with a strong work-life balance. Our 4xFlex 4-day working week, with Fridays off, is popular among our team, providing more personal time. If you're interested in joining a growing team on exciting projects, now is a great time to apply! We may not know what will change the world next, but we're already working on it — and you can be part of that story.

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation, serving domestic and international customers. Our areas include Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects, and Weapons, providing a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and others. We offer an exciting career path, excellent work/life balance with a 4-day week (Mon-Thurs), and flexible working arrangements.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Materials Engineer to join the Special Projects team at Lockheed Martin, Ampthill, on an initial contract basis. The role involves materials research activities, including hands-on materials R&D and testing. Niche skills in composites, especially carbon/silica phenolic composites, are required. Experience with high-temperature materials or hypersonics applications is highly desirable, as we explore novel technologies for space and aerospace uses.