Lockheed Martin · 22 hours ago
LO Materials and Process Engineer Snr
Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, and they are seeking a Senior Materials and Process Engineer for their Skunk Works program. The successful candidate will work in a lab environment, supporting the design and testing of low observable materials and systems, while collaborating with a team of engineers.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Work alongside a team of engineers and technicians in a hands-on, lab-based environment to support the design, development, fabrication, and/or testing of low observable materials and systems
Work with multiple classes of materials including, but not limited to: thin films, polymers, composites, metals, foams and honeycombs, coatings, and additively-manufactured materials
Plan and execute research projects, including creating material development plans, material formulation, process development, test method development, material qualification, and scale up of successful product concepts for production
Develop formal documentation such as authoring material and process specifications and/or generating Lab Reports documenting all work performed (including written, photographic, and data interpretation skills)
Support manufacturing process development and scale-up
Interface with internal and external customers
Coordinate with external suppliers regarding technical issues, parts fabrication, new materials and process development, and/or review of manufacturing plans
Support entire LO materials product life cycle to include sustainability, reliability, availability, and maintainability analyses as required
Adhere to lab safety practices, including use of a respirator and other personal protective equipment (PPE)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
Experience with aerospace materials (polymers, composites, metals, etc) - development, production, educational, and/or testing of materials
Project Management experience and/or technical leadership experience within materials
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
U.S. citizenship is required
Ability to obtain a respirator certification
Ability to lift 20lbs
Preferred
Experience working in a Lab Environment or previous experience working in a hands-on and/or manufacturing environment
Familiarity with electrical and magnetic behavior of materials
Experience with electrical, mechanical, chemical material characterization techniques
Experience with data analysis, review, compilation, and presentation
Excellent technical documentation and writing skills for creating/revising material and process specifications, reports, and test plans
Excellent teammate. Willing and able to work in a laboratory environment by themselves or with other team members
Experience with project planning and project management
Experience establishing, tracking, and maintaining deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to plan/coordinate lab activities
Experience building effective internal and external customer relationships
Advanced degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering or equivalent
Experience preparing and delivering technical presentations to supporting teams and leadership
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Recent News
2026-01-08
2026-01-08
Company data provided by crunchbase