Rapid Iteration Prototype Lab Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Huntsville, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Huntsville Rapid Iteration Prototype Lab (RIPL) as an early-career Project Engineer. In this hands-on role, you will help design and produce 3D-printed prototype parts that support engineering and business needs across programs. You will partner with experienced engineers to deliver fast, practical solutions in a lab environment. The Rapid Iteration Prototype Lab (RIPL) supports engineering and business development by delivering fast, low-cost, high-quality 3D-printed solutions. The lab produces functional prototypes, tooling, shop aids, and customer demonstration pieces that help accelerate innovation across programs. 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. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Requirements

1+ years of related experience, or post-secondary education/training in a relevant field
Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing, CAD, and 3D printing
Ability to manage projects, including scheduling, cost tracking, and coordinating tasks
Experience supporting daily work across multiple teams in a fast-paced lab environment
Ability to collaborate with geographically dispersed teams
Strong verbal communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to follow defined processes while adapting in a dynamic environment
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
Experience improving production workflows or troubleshooting processes
Experience presenting work to senior leaders

Responsibilities

Create and refine 3D-printed prototype parts using CAD and additive manufacturing tools
Support multiple projects by coordinating tasks, schedules, and priorities
Track project schedules and costs, and support customer engagement activities
Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and partner teams across locations
Contribute to lab operations that focus on speed, quality, and cost-effective solutions
Maintain consistent processes while adapting to changing project needs