Materials Engineer Associate - Space Materials & Lab R&D

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

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