Materials and Process Engineer

Overview

"Ahead of Ready"
Are you ready to take your career to a new level and work at an extraordinary company? Lockheed Martin Space is at the forefront of defense technology, including directed energy, space-based capabilities and solid state radar. We integrate systems end to end to address modern missile threats and protect people and assets across domains. As a Materials and Process Engineer, you will work on a broad range of projects in an advanced manufacturing environment, using the latest technology such as additive manufacturing and novel materials.

• Participate in and lead technical assignments related to a Parts, Materials and Processes in a high-reliability missile system.
• Help oversee PMP selection, qualification, testing, and failure analysis.
• Prepare technical and progress reports, prepare specifications, evaluate suppliers and analyze test reports.
• Coordinate with team engineers, internal/subcontractor interfaces, leadership and MDA customer.
• Oversee review of engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Provide Standard and Non-Standard requests to the program PMP Control Board to enable approved design releases.

• A self-starter who develops solutions to technical issues.
• A motivated individual who can work closely with a geographically dispersed team to resolve technical issues.
• Ability to handle shifting priorities, multiple projects and timeline pressure to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to mentor and teach junior engineers.
• Comfortable communicating in a variety of forums and with management and program representatives at several levels.

• Professional experience in the Aerospace Industry or a related Engineering field.
• Expertise in PMP Engineering or related areas such as specifications, product development, qualification/screening, receiving inspection.
• Formal coursework, training, or experience in the design and manufacture of aerospace hardware.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings, bill of materials, and program standardization processes.
• Demonstrated experience with corrosion mitigation, galvanic corrosion, coatings, platings, and finishes.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Material Sciences, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Prior Material Review Board (MRB) authority and Failure Review Board (FRB) experience.
• Experience supporting the manufacture of aerospace hardware or missile systems.
• Independent work capability with demonstrated leadership and strong writing/communication skills.
• Active or current Secret clearance or higher.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date to receive optimal consideration. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay and benefits reflect applicable policies and are described in the company’s benefits sections.