Description:
You will be joining the Materials & Processes Engineering group. Our team pioneers the development and implementation of materials, surface treatments, and fabrication processes that enable high performance aerospace structures across major production programs.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Materials & Processes Engineer you will be responsible for driving material through production. You'll apply chemistry, physics, and material behavior expertise to create robust specifications, fabrication methods, and assembly processes while partnering closely with product development, analysis, and production operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and optimizing materials and surface treatment solutions for engineering applications.
Performing failure analyses, life prediction modeling, and material property development to support reliability goals.
Authoring clear technical documentation and contributing data packages for design reviews and customer deliverables.
Collaborating with cross functional teams-including product development, analysis groups, and production - to translate requirements into manufacturable solutions.
Generating and releasing engineering drawings and related documentation using Windchill and other PLM tools.
Supporting test planning, execution, and results interpretation to validate material performance.
Mentoring junior engineers and sharing best practices across the organization.
Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
You are a collaborative, ambitious engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges in a fast paced, innovative environment. In this senior level role you will have the freedom to shape material strategies that directly impact cutting edge aerospace programs, work alongside world class subject matter experts, and see your ideas move from the lab to the flight line. If you are a motivated, creative problem solver who values teamwork, continuous learning, and the excitement of pushing aerospace technology forward, we want you on our team. Apply today and help define the next generation of aerospace materials.
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
This position is in Grand Prairie, TX.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 7+ years of industry experience
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Familiarity and a strong background in material manufacturing processes, material testing processes and procedures
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Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Clearance.
Desired Skills:
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Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering/Science
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Experience with Materials and Processess associated with electronics assemblies and components
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Experience supporting M&P activities for full assemblies, down to subassemblies and components
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Experience supporting failure review boards and working towards corrective action
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Familiarity with programs at MFC or experience working with US Govt DOD customers
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Familiarity with evaluating and developing material and specifications
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Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills
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Candidate must be capable of performing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and team environment
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Candidate must have strong analytical and organizational skills
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Excellent writing and verbal communication skills for generating M&P support documentation, material plans, material and process reports, and potential proposals are necessary
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Familiarity with reading and interpreting blueprints, machine drawings, 2-D drawings, CAD drawings and material callouts and/or material processing note
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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 in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Materials Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
