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Lockheed Martin · 1 day ago

LO Materials and Process Engineer Snr

Lockheed Martin is a leader in advanced systems development, and they are seeking a Senior Materials and Process Engineer to join their historic Skunk Works program. The successful candidate will work in a lab environment, supporting the design, development, and testing of low observable materials and systems across multiple engineering disciplines.

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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

Lab Environment ExperienceMaterial Characterization TechniquesTechnical DocumentationData AnalysisMaterials Science DegreeProject ManagementCustomer Relationship BuildingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
U.S. citizenship
Obtain a respirator certification
Lift 20lbs
Knowledge in a lab environment
Perform research, testing and/or product development encompassing multiple engineering disciplines, such as electronics, electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical
Work alongside a team of engineers and technicians in a hands-on, lab-based environment
Support the design, development, fabrication, and/or testing of low observable materials and systems
Work with multiple classes of materials including 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
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)

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

3 day weekends every weekend!
Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security

Company

Lockheed Martin

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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 Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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