Materials Engineer, Sr

Lockheed Martin•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. Come join National Security Space and the Skynet EC team as a Specialty Engineer in Component Parts Engineering as we deliver the next generation of communications satellites to the our UK partners. As a Materials and Processes Engineer, Sr in the Parts, Materials and Processes (PMP) group of Specialty Systems Engineering working in National Security Space - Global Communications and Navigation (NSS-GC&N), you’ll work on a team in a range of projects that will challenge you to learn and grow in your career. You’ll use your education, experience and growing expertise to drive selection of preferred PMP and maintain accurate PMP requirements in the engineering tools (PMPDB, EPDM, ERP). Working side by side with PMP subject matter experts, Procurement, Receiving Inspection and PMP manufacturers you'll develop requirements to fulfill product schedule, cost and performance requirements.

Requirements

Materials or process related background and/or field of study
Formal coursework, training, experience and/or knowledge of electronics manufacturing and testing
Willingness/ability to obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Active or Current Secret security clearance
Understanding of material properties definitions
Experience reviewing engineering drawings and/or specifications and providing guidance to design, manufacturing and stress engineers
Knowledge of Materials and Processes for product development, improvement, design, application and production
Work experience using electronics specifications (i.e. MIL-STD, AMS, etc.)
Non-conformance and failure analysis disposition experience
Good writing, communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Perform Materials and Processes (M&P) technical engineering assessments for internal and external stakeholders
Troubleshoot problems and find innovative solutions
Prepare technical and progress reports on assigned tasks, prepare specifications, evaluate suppliers and analyze test reports. Present this information to Customers, subcontractors, and internal LM stakeholders
Lead technical projects and conduct meetings with internal engineering teams, Customer representatives and external suppliers to meet program objectives
Review, and critique M&P technical documentation for application at LM and subcontractors. Recommend and ensure that corrective action is implemented when needed.
Coordinate with other disciplines such as Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement