Job ID: 707447BR Date posted: Oct. 08, 2025
Description:Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation.

And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

As a Materials and Processes Engineer you’ll work on a broad range of projects, in both a laboratory and advanced manufacturing environment, that will challenge you to learn and grow in your career. Working side by side with designers, test and manufacturing engineers, you’ll use your education, experience and growing expertise to develop and evaluate new and innovative technology to survive in the most hostile of environments.

In this role you will:
• Perform Materials and Processes (M&P) technical engineering assignments
• Troubleshoot problems and find innovative solutions
• Prepare technical and progress reports on assigned tasks, prepare specifications, evaluate suppliers and analyze test reports. Present this information to Customers, subcontractors, and internal LM stakeholders
• Lead technical projects and conduct meetings with internal engineering teams, Customer representatives and external suppliers to meet program objectives
• Review, and critique M&P technical documentation for application at LM and subcontractors. Recommend and ensure that corrective action is implemented when needed.
• Coordinate with other disciplines such as Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement


We're looking for:
• A self-starter who develops solutions to technical issues
• A motivated individual who's able to work closely within a geographically diverse team to resolve technical issues
• Someone with the ability to handle shifting priorities, multiple projects and timeline pressure to meet deadlines
• Experience with electronic, mechanical, optical or thermal applications of materials and the applied manufacturing processes
• Experience with Material Review Board processes and Quality tracking systems (Q-note system)
• Experience with manufacturing work instructions for processes in electronic, component/part, mechanical or materials fabrication
• Someone comfortable with communicating in a variety of forums including supplier interface
• The ability to work with management and program representatives at several levels
• Proven ability to communicate key project information or recommendations to Program management and /or Customers

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Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package.
Basic Qualifications:
• Materials or process related background and/or field of study
• Experience with materials including metals, composites, polymers, ceramics, adhesive bonding, films, and/or coatings in high temperature applications
• Active or Current Top Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required
Desired Skills:
• Understanding of material properties definitions
• Knowledge of Materials and Processes for product development, improvement, design, application and production
• Experience establishing and implementing technical requirements (specifications, program plans/requirements, etc.)
• Knowledge of environmental and operational requirements for materials in space or missile applications (oxidation, thermal growth, damage tolerance,, temperature dependent behavior, etc.)
• Ability to outline failure analysis tasks related to failure of composite components
• Work experience leading project teams and also independently resolving issues related to composites and composite manufacturing
• Knowledge of laboratory material evaluation methods (mechanical, optical, surface chemistry, etc.)
• Experience with metallurgy, heat treatments, brazing, and welding
• Experience working collaboratively with customers and teammates
• Influencing corporate and industry standards
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings and/or specifications or reports, and providing guidance to engineers or stakeholders
• Experience with manufacturing work instructions for processes in electronic, component/part, mechanical or materials fabrication.
• Experience with Material Review Board processes and Quality tracking systems (Q-note system)
• Good writing, communication and interpersonal skills
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Materials Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First