Materials Engineer

Basic Qualifications

• Materials or process related background and/or field of study with a focus in composites
• Formal coursework, training, experience and/or knowledge of fiber reinforced polymer matrix composites manufacturing and testing.
• Experience with Material Review Board processes and Quality tracking systems (Q-note system)
• Experience with manufacturing work instructions for processes in electronic, component/part, mechanical or materials fabrication
• Eligibility to obtain/maintain a Top Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required

Job Description

"Ahead of Ready"

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.

As a Materials Engineer you’ll 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

• Lead small-group project teams to propose, select, qualify, and test composites for hyper-sonic projectiles and atmospheric re-entry vehicle applications
• Perform Materials and Processes (M&P) technical engineering assignments
• Troubleshoot problems and find innovative solutions
• Prepare technical and progress reports on assigned tasks, prepare specifications, evaluate suppliers and analyze test reports. Present this information to Customers, subcontractors, and internal LM stakeholders.
• Lead technical projects and conduct meetings with internal engineering teams, Customer representatives and external suppliers to meet program objectives
• Review, and critique M&P technical documentation for application at LM and subcontractors. Recommend and ensure that corrective action is implemented when needed.
• 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
• Experience with ablative thermal protection systems (TPS) or relevant technologies, with an emphasis on the applied manufacturing processes
• Experience with Material Review Board processes and Quality tracking systems (Q-note system)
• Experience with authoring and implementing manufacturing work instructions for processes in electronic, component/part, mechanical or materials fabrication
• Someone comfortable with communicating in a variety of forums including supplier interface
• The ability to work with management and program representatives at several levels
• Technical leadership of small teams or projects
• Proven ability to communicate key project information or recommendations to Program management and /or Customers

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated experience with composite selection and qualification for engineering applications
• Understanding of material properties definitions including allowables generation
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings and/or specifications and providing guidance to design, manufacturing, and stress engineers
• Knowledge of Materials and Processes for product development, improvement, design, application, and production
• Work experience using composite specifications (i.e. MIL-STD, AMS, etc.)
• Ability to outline failure analysis tasks related to failure of composite components
• Experience with high temperature materials and applications
• Experience establishing and implementing technical requirements (specifications, program plans/requirements, etc.)
• Knowledge of ablative TPS environmental and operational requirements for materials in space or missile applications
• Knowledge of general materials including metals, composites, polymers, or ceramics
• Experience working collaboratively with customers and teammates
• Influencing corporate and industry standards
• Good writing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Active or Current Top Secret clearance

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Key skills/competency

• Composites
• Materials Science
• Process Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Quality Systems
• Aerospace
• Thermal Protection Systems
• Project Leadership
• Technical Documentation
• Failure Analysis