Material and Process Engineer Senior

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering (or similar technical degree)
• 3+ years experience with aerospace materials (polymers, composites, metals, etc.) - development, production, and/or testing of materials (or equivalent)
• The ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance and special program access, therefore U.S. citizenship is required
• The ability to obtain a respirator certification, as use of a respirator is required for this position

Job Description

You will be the Material and Process Eng Snr for the Low Observable (LO) Materials team which is responsible for...

What You Will Be Doing

As the Material and Process Eng Snr you will be responsible for advancing low observable material technologies across multiple programs, driving research, development, and production readiness within the LO Materials team.

• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to design, develop, fabricate, and test low observable materials and systems.
• Develop and execute material development plans, process development, and test methods for thin films, polymers, composites, metals, and additively‑manufactured materials.
• Author material and process specifications, lab reports, and formal documentation of all work performed.
• Support manufacturing process development, scale‑up, and coordinate with external suppliers on technical issues.
• Perform life‑cycle analyses including sustainability, reliability, availability, and maintainability.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative, technically versatile engineer who thrives in hands‑on environments and enjoys solving challenging material and process problems. Your ability to bridge multiple disciplines, communicate clearly, and drive projects from concept to production makes this role uniquely impactful.

Further Information About This Opportunity

• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Desired Skills

• Experience with electrical and mechanical material characterization techniques and process development
• Experience working in a Lab Environment or previous experience working in a hands-on and/or manufacturing environment
• 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

Other Important Information

• Ability to work remotely
• Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.