Materials Engineer - Early Career

Security Clearance

Top Secret

Shift

First

Direct/Indirect

Direct

Business Area

Space

Department

73E6A00:Specialty-SMD

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Possible

Job Code/Title

E1861:Materials Engineer Asc

Job Class

Materials Engineering

Job Category

4 yr and up College

Req Type

Full-Time

Job Description

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.

As a Materials and Processes Engineer, you will:
• Lead small-group project teams to propose, select, qualify, and test metals and composites for hyper-sonic projectiles and atmospheric re-entry vehicle applications
• 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
• Engage regularly with internal engineering teams and external suppliers to meet program objectives
• Coordinate with other disciplines such as Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement

Typically looking for 0 to 2 years of professional experience

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
• Someone comfortable with communicating in a variety of forums
• Someone willing to mentor and guide junior engineers
• The ability to work with management and program representatives at several levels
• Technical leadership of small teams or projects
• Proven ability to communicate key project information or recommendations to Program management and /or Customers

Basic Qualifications

• BS Degree in Materials Engineering or related background or field of study

• Formal coursework, training, experience and/or knowledge in the design, analysis, and/or construction of mechanical parts or materials

• Good writing, communication, and interpersonal skills

This position requires the ability to obtain a DOD security clearance. US Citizenship required.

Desired skills

• Knowledge of engineering drawings, bill of materials, alloys and heat treatment, polymeric materials and corrosion control methods

• Familiarity with technical requirements and engineering standards used in aerospace (specifications, program plans/requirements, etc.)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, computers and network systems.

• Ability to work independently and multi-task, with demonstrated leadership skills.

• Energetic, detail oriented and enjoy working in dynamic development environment with shifting priorities

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher

State

Pennsylvania

Zip

19406

EEO

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.

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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.

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