MRB Engineer, Senior- Level 3

Lockheed Martin; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics seeks a full-time Material Review (MRB) Engineer to work onsite at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD. The role focuses on anomaly investigations, technical solution development, and disposition for discrepancies across high-performance airframe parts and complex systems in support of F-35 Flight Test objectives.

The position requires broad aircraft maintenance knowledge, flexibility for off-hours and weekends, and potential travel for training or assignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/aero/space or civil engineering.
• Experience with CAD tools (CATIA, SolidWorks, Pro/Engineer, Unigraphics).
• Experience providing engineering support for aircraft production, modification, or sustainment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate anomalies and develop technical solutions for discrepancies.
• Prepare and release dispositions for non-conforming aircraft parts and systems.
• Coordinate with Stress/Service Life, QA, Structures and Systems Design to resolve non-conformances.
• Support MRB team staffing and coverage, including off-shift or weekend work as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Self-starter

Strong technical background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Pro/Engineer

Unigraphics

3D CAD tools

Job description

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Material Review (MRB) Engineer located onsite at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland depot level support for modification repairs. The candidate must possess a unique set of skills combining strong engineering credentials with a solid understanding of depot practices and procedures. Primary duties of this assignment include anomaly investigation, technical solution development, preparation and release of dispositions for discrepancies on aircraft high performance airframe parts, electrical installations, fuel and hydraulic systems, and LO finishes in support of F-35 Flight Test mission objectives. Position requires a broad knowledge of aircraft maintenance and test support with flexibility to work off hours and weekends.

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Material Review (MRB) Engineer located onsite at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland depot level support for modification repairs. The candidate must possess a unique set of skills combining strong engineering credentials with a solid understanding of depot practices and procedures. Primary duties of this assignment include anomaly investigation, technical solution development, preparation and release of dispositions for discrepancies on aircraft high performance airframe parts, electrical installations, fuel and hydraulic systems, and LO finishes in support of F-35 Flight Test mission objectives. Position requires a broad knowledge of aircraft maintenance and test support with flexibility to work off hours and weekends.

Additional Responsibilities Include

• Coordinate across a large number of functional areas, including Stress/Service Life, Quality Assurance, Structures and Systems Design groups, Safety, Materials and Processes for resolution of aircraft non-conformances.
• Work closely with aircraft maintenance team, interface daily with flight test engineering support staff, support process improvements, incorporate best practices into daily operations, and coordinate lessons learned and corrective action.

The position is for second shift supporting the F-35 Flight Test. Candidate will be required to support MRB team staffing/shop coverage for occasional off shift and weekends. Business travel may be required on an occasional basis.

Candidate will be required to participate in an extended period of training with a potential rotation to Fort Worth, TX. Applicant selected will be required to obtain Material Review certification.

This role requires hands-on involvement in evaluating non-conformances on aircraft and components, which may include climbing, working in confined spaces, working under low surfaces and handling parts in a fast-paced production/depot environment.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative detail oriented engineer who is a self-starter with excellent problem solving ability. Your strong technical background and proactive communication make you an effective bridge between engineering, maintenance, and quality teams.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secretclearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering field.
• Experience with CATIA, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Unigraphics, or equivalent 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tool.
• Experience providing engineering support for aircraft production, modification, or sustainment.

Desired Skills

• Experience with CATIA V5 and Team Center
• Experience with metallic and composite design and/or analysis
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Prior experience/role with MR Engineering signature authority
• Strong internal and external customer focus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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.