Materials and Process Engineer Staff

Lockheed Martin•Huntsville, AL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

“Ahead of Ready” Are you ready to take your career to a new level and work at an extraordinary company? The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space. Defending against modern day missile threats requires constant collaboration and innovation. That’s why we’re able to integrate systems from end to end so you can detect, control and engage the full spectrum of missile threats across every domain. It’s why we’re investing in disruptive technology like directed energy, space-based capabilities and solid state radar to create layers of defense that help keep us all safe. Shooting a missile down with a missile was once a concept only dreamed up in science fiction novels. We’ve made it scientific fact! So what does it take to spot an enemy missile launch, identify its intended target, calculate its exact trajectory, launch an interceptor and guide it to destroy the threat in mid-air? All in a matter of seconds? It’s not easy – but at Lockheed Martin, we help customers solve the world’s most complex challenges. As a Materials and Process Engineer you’ll work on a broad range of projects 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 in an advanced manufacturing environment utilizing the latest technology such as additive manufacturing and novel materials to survive in the most hostile of environments.

Requirements

Professional experience in the Aerospace Industry or in a related Engineering field
Expertise in PMP Engineering or related field such as specifications, product development, qualification/screening, receiving inspection
Formal coursework, training, experience and/or knowledge in the design and manufacture of aerospace hardware
Knowledge of engineering drawings, bill of materials, and program standardization processes
Demonstrated experience with corrosion mitigation, galvanic corrosion, coatings, platings, and finishes
This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required
A self-starter who develops solutions to technical issues
A motivated individual who's able to work closely within a geographically dispersed team to resolve technical issues
Someone with the ability to handle shifting priorities, multiple projects and timeline pressure to meet deadlines
Someone willing to mentor and teach junior engineers
Someone comfortable with communicating in a variety of forums
Someone with the ability to work with management and program representatives at several levels

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Chemistry, Material Sciences, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
Prior Material Review Board (MRB) authority and Failure Review Board (FRB) Experience
Significant direct experience supporting manufacture of aerospace hardware, missile systems
Ability to work independently and multi-task, with demonstrated leadership skills
Demonstrated excellence in writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
Active or Current Secret clearance or higher

Responsibilities

Participate in and lead technical assignments related to a Parts, Materials and Processes in a high-reliability missile system
Help oversee PMP selection, qualification, testing, and failure analysis
Prepare technical and progress reports on assigned tasks, prepare specifications, evaluate suppliers and analyze test reports
Coordinate with team engineers, internal/subcontractor interfaces, leadership and MDA customer
Oversee review of engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure compliance to program requirements
Provide Standard and Non-Standard requests to the program PMP Control Board, gaining critical closure to enable approved design releases