Materials Engineer Asc - Early Career

Lockheed Martin; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401k

Paid time off

3-day weekends (Holiday weekends)

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Materials Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA to evaluate technical and economic factors and recommend material choices to meet design objectives. You will review plans, assess strength, weight, and cost, and collaborate with engineers and external material producers to select optimal materials.

The role involves planning laboratory operations, developing fabrication procedures for new materials, and working with a team to support the program requirements and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience with complex systems or systems thinking through coursework or projects.
• US citizenship is required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Review plans for new products and assess strength, weight, and cost for material selection.
• Plan and implement laboratory operations to develop materials and fabrication procedures.
• Confer with materials producers (metals, ceramics, polymers) during evaluation for specific applications.

Skills

Technical requirements

Materials knowledge

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Physics, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Standard Job Description 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.

Standard Job Description 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.

What is your mission?

As a Materials Engineer you will evaluate 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.

What will you be working on?

• Review plans for new products and factors, such as strength, weight, and cost to submit material selection recommendations ensuring attainment of design objectives.
• Plan and implement laboratory operations to develop material and fabrication procedures for new materials to fulfill product cost and performance standards.
• Confer with producers of materials, such as metals, ceramics, and polymers, during investigation and evaluation of materials suitable for specific product applications.

Who will you work with?

• You will work with a team of talent engineers to oversee activities throughout the facility and assist in the development of new projects and changes.

How will Lockheed Martin Space support your mission?

To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin champions an inclusive work environment that supports differences and big-picture thinking. Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Hours Annually. Benefits You Can Enjoy Include

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• 25 three-day weekends
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree Physics, Material Sciences, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college/university.

Some experience with complex systems or systems thinking through courses, related projects or previous work experience.

This position requires special access to support the program and requires the selected candidate to be a US Citizen.

Desired Skills

• Experience establishing and implementing technical requirements (specifications, program plans/requirements, etc.)
• Experience implementing contamination control for space applications or related field
• Experience with precision cleaning of hardware or producing verification products for government customers
• Knowledge of Materials and Processes for product development, improvement, design, application and production"

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $72800.00 - $135200.00

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:

• 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.