Research Scientist, Advanced Materials

Lockheed Martin•Palo Alto, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Technology Center (ATC) is the research lab for Lockheed Martin Space. Through our own skills and those of our partners—including universities and research labs around the world—we’re able to put vision in motion. While we are a part of LM's space division, our technologies are far-reaching across domains. Napkin sketches of lasers that can shoot down UAVs—we made it real. Changing molecules so metals behave differently? We invented that. ATC’s story is written in the success of missions here on Earth and far, far into space. Our innovation extends beyond incremental change. We strive for first-of-a-kind capability with enduring impact. Whatever the application, our charter is to create game-changing technologies. At the ATC, we’re inspiring change in our endless pursuit of what’s next. We are searching for a research engineer to join our exceptional team. In this role you will support the ATC Program Research and Development Team by performing R&D, failure investigations, material characterization, elemental and analytical analysis. As an Advanced Materials Research Scientist, you will be part of a team dedicated to supporting current and future programs. You should be familiar with material science, chemistry and physics. Some of your day to day responsibilities will include: Work in our state of the art Space Plasma and Radiation Center (SPARC) Laboratory materials research for aerospace insertion Pursuing materials R&D Work in multi-disciplinary teams to execute against R&D milestones Synthesis and other fundamental chemistry We are looking for someone with an enterprising spirit and the ability to understand the larger system-level impact of these technologies. These skills will be used to forge enduring relationships with internal and external customers and to identify new business opportunities and insert R&D into Lockheed Martin Space platforms. You will lead the successful planning, capture and execution of internal and external R&D in the field of advanced materials. You will work with cross-functional teams that span geographies and reporting structures to execute successfully. Your role will require effective communication, developing concise and professional technical presentation materials for peers, management, and customers. This role will also include travel to domestic locations.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to perform R&D in an engineering or other scientific discipline.
Experience working in a laboratory setting managing research projects.
Knowledge in running vacuum chamber.
Ability to multitask different projects/tasks at the same time.
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
MS degree.
Ability to obtain Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Materials and Processes for product development, improvement, design, application and production.
Experience establishing and implementing technical requirements (specifications, program plans/requirements, etc.).
Knowledge of laboratory material evaluation methods (mechanical, optical, surface chemistry, etc.).
Work experience leading project teams and also independently resolving issues related to manufacturing, development, and failure analysis.
Technology development and/or insertion experience.
Cost and schedule responsibility/experience.
Experience with MATLAB, Python, SolidWorks, ANSYS, COMSOL, or LabVIEW.
Experience in space environment analysis and thermal controls subsystem design.
Experience operating high vacuum chambers.
Experience running lab equipment such NMR, DSC, FTIR, SEM-EDS, Spectrometers, XRD.
Knowledge of environmental and operational requirements for materials in space or missile applications (oxidation, thermal stress, radiation, etc).
Knowledge of laboratory material evaluation methods (mechanical, optical, surface chemistry, etc.).
Work experience leading project teams and also independently resolving issues related to manufacturing, development, and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

Perform R&D, failure investigations, material characterization, elemental and analytical analysis.
Work in our state of the art Space Plasma and Radiation Center (SPARC).
Conduct laboratory materials research for aerospace insertion.
Pursue materials R&D.
Work in multi-disciplinary teams to execute against R&D milestones.
Perform synthesis and other fundamental chemistry.
Understand the larger system-level impact of these technologies.
Forge enduring relationships with internal and external customers.
Identify new business opportunities and insert R&D into Lockheed Martin Space platforms.
Lead the successful planning, capture and execution of internal and external R&D in the field of advanced materials.
Work with cross-functional teams that span geographies and reporting structures to execute successfully.
Develop concise and professional technical presentation materials for peers, management, and customers.