Signature Materials and Processes Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Signature Materials and Processes Engineer for the Signature Integration Team which is responsible for advancing the F‑22’s low‑observable (LO) material performance. What You Will Be Doing As the Signature Materials and Processes Engineer you will be responsible for delivering technical solutions that keep LO material effective throughout the aircraft’s life cycle. Your responsibilities will include: Diagnose and resolve issues with LO material in production, depot, and operational environments. Coordinate with suppliers to ensure Signature Materials & Processes (SM&P) deliverables meet program requirements. Develop and revise training curricula and material‑process specifications for LO material systems. Partner with operational units, depots, flight‑test teams, and engineering disciplines to align SM&P decisions. Lead the creation and execution of qualification and evaluation test plans, and report results to leadership and customers. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Who You Are You are a collaborative, results‑driven engineer with a strong background in materials science and process engineering. You thrive in cross‑functional teams, communicate technical concepts clearly, and are motivated by delivering tangible impact on high‑performance aerospace systems. Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, System Engineering or other related technical field.
Must be a US citizen or able to work in the US.
This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Familiarity with one or more of the following techniques: surface preparation and bonding, mixing and application of adhesives, sealants, and sprayed materials, interpreting NDI (non-destructive inspection) data, interpreting mechanical test data (lap shear, flatwise tensile, etc.), autoclave cure cycle evaluation, organic coating evaluation such as thickness or adhesion testing.
Familiarity with Environmental, Safety and Health requirements. Knowledge of SDS (Safety Data Sheets).
Familiarity with Serviceflo. Familiarity with Depot operations. Experience using hand tools (orbital sander, micrometer, hardness testing).
Specification, engineering test plan, or other technical writing experience
Low Observables Materials familiarity desired.
Experience with using or executing material evaluations with modern lab evaluation hardware including but not limited to: DSC, DMA, various forms of Spectroscopy, environmental/physical/mechanical test equipment.
Applicant should be able to support customer and supplier interactions.
Familiarity with procurement processes and practices.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and resolve issues with LO material in production, depot, and operational environments.
Coordinate with suppliers to ensure Signature Materials & Processes (SM&P) deliverables meet program requirements.
Develop and revise training curricula and material‑process specifications for LO material systems.
Partner with operational units, depots, flight‑test teams, and engineering disciplines to align SM&P decisions.
Lead the creation and execution of qualification and evaluation test plans, and report results to leadership and customers.