Composite Process Engineer Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin; Town of Owego (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a materials engineer to analyze, design, and develop materials and processing methods for aerospace structures and subsystems. You will apply chemistry, physics, and material behavior to create specifications and processing workflows, including review of subcontractor procedures.

The role requires a strong background in engineering materials, filament winding, and quality controls, with alignment to LM defense standards and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Materials, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Composite Engineering preferred).
• 4+ years hands-on experience operating, programming, or overseeing filament winding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with composite material handling, safety protocols, and quality inspection methods.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and develop materials and processing specifications for aerospace structures and subsystems.
• Review subcontractor material procedures and ensure compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Filament winding experience

Material handling & quality inspection

Composite materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline or MBA/Systems Engineering

Tools

FEM/process simulation tools

Job description

Standard Job Description

Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems. Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes. Develops, analyzes and applies material properties and design allowables, processing processes and quality engineering specifications. Material analyses may include failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications. May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures.

Standard Job Description

Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems. Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes. Develops, analyzes and applies material properties and design allowables, processing processes and quality engineering specifications. Material analyses may include failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications. May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Materials, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Composite Engineering preferred)
• 4+ years hands-on experience operating, programming, or overseeing filament winding processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Familiarity with composite material handling, safety protocols, and quality inspection methods

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline or MBA/Systems Engineering
• 7+ years handling large-scale filament winding or automated fiber placement (AFP)
• Proven process optimization experience (cycle time reduction, material utilization, defect mitigation)
• Hands-on exposure to composite design software ( FEM/process simulation tools)
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or PMP certification
• Experience leading cross-functional projects, coordinating with tooling, materials, and QA/QC groups
• Familiarity with LM or defense-specific composite standards
• Previous involvement in aerospace, missile, or pressure vessel filament-winding programs

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.