Materials Engineer Senior

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Englewood (CO); Sur place; USD 96 000 - 178 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off & Holidays

Résumé du poste

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Materials and Processes Engineer to advance design and manufacturing for space systems. You will work with designers, test and manufacturing engineers to develop and evaluate new materials and fabrication procedures for high-performance environments.

You will engage in selecting M&P for new designs, qualification and testing, and collaboration across disciplines to meet program objectives. A Top Secret clearance is preferred, with US citizenship required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of materials and processes across non-metals, adhesives, and composites.
• Familiarity with creating or reviewing engineering drawings and specs.
• Experience or study in materials science or related fields.
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain/maintain Top Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.

Responsabilités

• Select Materials and Processes on new designs to defend our country and support satellite manufacture.
• Perform Materials and Processes technical engineering assignments.
• Troubleshoot problems and find innovative solutions.
• Coordinate with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering and Procurement.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, supplier evaluations and test analyses.

Connaissances

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Prioritization under pressure

Strong communication

Material science knowledge

Problem solving

Formation

B.S. in Materials Science, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Engineering drawings

Description du poste

Standard Job 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 – we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to 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 and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

The Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has a long history of supporting the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. With over 60 years of experience, the team has developed a unique expertise in delivering advanced technologies to keep the country and its allies secure. The program is experiencing significant growth, with new opportunities for career development and advancement. By joining the team, individuals can expect to become part of a dynamic and innovative culture that fosters creativity, excellence, and collaboration. As a Materials and Processes Engineer you will be engaged with work on a broad range of projects in both a laboratory and manufacturing environment that will challenge you to learn and grow in your career. Working side by side with designers, test and manufacturing engineers, you’ll use your education, experience and growing expertise to develop and evaluate new and innovative technology to survive in the most hostile of environments.

In This Role You Will

• Select Materials, and Processes (M&P) on newdesigns that will help defend our country, get hands‑on manufacturing experience of the next satellite, or provide oversight to an extensive supply chain providing products critical to Mission Success
• Perform Materials and Processes (M&P) technical engineering assignments
• Troubleshoot problems and find innovative solutions
• Participate in the selection, qualification, testing, and failure analysis of materials & processes, prepare technical and progress reports on assigned tasks, prepare specifications, evaluate suppliers and analyze test reports
• Coordinate with other disciplines such as Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement

We're Looking For

• A self-starter who develops solutions to technical issues
• A motivated individual who's able to work closely within a geographically diverse team to resolve technical issues
• Someone with the ability to handle shifting priorities, multiple projects and timeline pressure to meet deadlines
• Someone comfortable with communicating in a variety of forums
• The ability to work with management and program representatives at several levels

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of a variety of materials and process engineering disciplines including non-metals, adhesives, bonding, cleaning, composite materials, failure analysis, and/or manufacturing operations
• Familiarity with review or creation of engineering drawings
• Materials and processes related experience and/or field of study
• Formal coursework, training, experience and/or knowledge in Materials or Processes for development, improvement, design, application and/or production
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance; US Citizenship required

Desired Skills

• Familiar with general aerospace materials and processes
• Familiarity with technical requirements (material and process specifications, program requirements, etc.)
• Familiarity with technical requirements (specifications, program plans/requirements, etc.)
• Non-conformance and failure analysis disposition experience
• Understanding of material properties definitions
• Material Science & Engineering, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering B.S. Desired
• Good writing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Active or Current Top Secret Security clearance

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.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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.