Materials and Processes Engineer Sr.

Lockheed Martin•Grand Prairie, TX

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Materials & Processes Engineer for the Advanced Structures & Systems team pioneers the development and implementation of cutting edge materials, surface treatments, and fabrication processes that enable high performance aerospace structures across major production programs. As the Materials & Processes Engineer, you will be responsible for driving material through production. You’ll apply chemistry, physics, and material behavior expertise to create robust specifications, fabrication methods, and assembly processes while partnering closely with product development, analysis, and production operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline (preferably in Material Science, Electrical Engineering or Materials Engineering), or equivalent experience/combined education
Familiarity and a strong background in the materials and processes associated with electronics assemblies, cable and wire harness assemblies, material manufacturing processes, material testing processes and procedures
Candidate MUST have the ability to travel and be willing to work off-sight as needed for assignments.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Materials and Processes associated with electronics assemblies, EEE parts, cable and wire harness assemblies and components
Experience working with full assemblies as well as subassemblies, down to components level
Experience supporting failure review boards and working towards corrective action
Familiarity with evaluating and developing material and specifications
Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills
Candidate must be capable of performing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and team environment
Candidate must have strong analytical and organizational skills
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills for generating M&P support documentation, material plans, material and process reports, and potential proposals are necessary
Familiarity with reading and interpreting blueprints, machine drawings, 2-D drawings, CAD drawings and material callouts and/or material processing note

Responsibilities

Optimizing materials and surface treatment solutions for engineering applications.
Performing failure analyses, life prediction modeling, and material property evaluation to support reliability goals.
Authoring clear technical documentation and contributing data packages for design reviews and customer deliverables.
Collaborating with cross functional teams—including product development, engineering analysis groups, and production – to translate requirements into manufacturable solutions.
Reviewing engineering drawings and related documentation using Windchill and other PLM tools.
Supporting test planning, execution, and results interpretation to validate material performance.
Mentoring junior engineers and sharing best practices across the organization.