LO Materials Engineering Aide - Coatings

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Palmdale, CA

48d•Onsite

About The Position

This exciting position is with our historic Skunk Works program. Skunk Works is an integral part of Lockheed's Aeronautics business area responsible for advanced systems development including conceptual design and rapid prototyping of clean sheet solutions and improvements and derivatives to existing systems. The ideal skunk is an agile, multi-faceted teammate who loves to solve our customer's most difficult challenges. Some of our unclassified projects include the U-2, SR-71 Blackbird, F-22 Raptor, F-117 Nighthawk, and the F-35 Lightning II. Learn more about some of the incredible things we do here: Skunk Works This is an entry-level touch labor role focused on the fabrication of advanced coating materials for multiple programs. The selected candidate will work within a laboratory and fabrication environment and will gain experience with, formulating coatings, fabrication of test coupons, testing, and completion of advanced materials. The selected candidate will become familiar with laboratory procedures, chemical handling, and manufacturing requirements while working to engineering specifications, procedures, and drawings. This position is based at a facility that requires special access; the ability to obtain a security clearance is required.

Requirements

High school diploma
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hands-on fabrication, manufacturing, or chemical processing environment.
Experience with formulating paints, putties, and coatings.
Experience following engineering specifications and procedures.
Previous experience with environment, health and safety (ESH) compliance such as working with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and PPE.
Current respirator certification.
Attention to detail