Lockheed Martin · 21 hours ago
Signature Materials and Processes Engineer
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelLockheed Martin is seeking a Signature Materials and Processes Engineer for the Signature Integration Team, which focuses on enhancing the F-22’s low-observable material performance. The role involves delivering technical solutions to ensure the effectiveness of low-observable materials throughout the aircraft’s life cycle.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Diagnose and resolve issues with LO material in production, depot, and operational environments
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure Signature Materials & Processes (SM&P) deliverables meet program requirements
Develop and revise training curricula and material‑process specifications for LO material systems
Partner with operational units, depots, flight‑test teams, and engineering disciplines to align SM&P decisions
Lead the creation and execution of qualification and evaluation test plans, and report results to leadership and customers
Qualification
Required
Strong background in materials science and process engineering
Ability to diagnose and resolve issues with LO material in production, depot, and operational environments
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure Signature Materials & Processes (SM&P) deliverables meet program requirements
Develop and revise training curricula and material-process specifications for LO material systems
Partner with operational units, depots, flight-test teams, and engineering disciplines to align SM&P decisions
Lead the creation and execution of qualification and evaluation test plans, and report results to leadership and customers
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access
Preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with one or more of the following techniques: surface preparation and bonding, mixing and application of adhesives, sealants, and sprayed materials, interpreting NDI (non-destructive inspection) data, interpreting mechanical test data (lap shear, flatwise tensile, etc.), autoclave cure cycle evaluation, organic coating evaluation such as thickness or adhesion testing
Familiarity with Environmental, Safety and Health requirements. Knowledge of SDS (Safety Data Sheets)
Familiarity with Serviceflo
Familiarity with Depot operations
Experience using hand tools (orbital sander, micrometer, hardness testing)
Specification, engineering test plan, or other technical writing experience
Low Observables Materials familiarity desired
Experience with using or executing material evaluations with modern lab evaluation hardware including but not limited to: DSC, DMA, various forms of Spectroscopy, environmental/physical/mechanical test equipment
Applicant should be able to support customer and supplier interactions
Familiarity with procurement processes and practices
Benefits
Flexible scheduling options
Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package
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.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
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
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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