Materials Engineer Senior

Materials Engineer

About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated engineer to join our Materials & Process team in support of ordnance evaluation and production support. This position plays a key role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of critical hardware through laboratory testing and direct engagement with production teams. In this role, you will conduct service life evaluation and acceptance testing of ordnance articles using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and methods. You will design, execute, and interpret test programs to assess functional performance, environmental resistance, and long-term reliability. In addition, you will be a hands-on technical partner to the production floor, helping resolve integration challenges, improve assembly processes, and ensure flawless hardware delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute testing for ordnance components, including service life and acceptance evaluations, using a range of analytical and environmental test equipment.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to determine performance against requirements and provide recommendations for disposition.
• Develop test procedures, maintain accurate records, and generate detailed reports for internal and customer review.
• Interface with production and assembly teams to troubleshoot integration issues and provide materials/processing solutions in real time.
• Partner with engineering, quality, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement in design robustness, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Maintain compliance with safety protocols, test standards, and documentation practices.

Why Join Us: This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to mission success by bridging laboratory science with real-world application. You'll gain hands-on experience in both test engineering and production integration, while working with a team that values technical rigor, collaboration, and innovation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with laboratory test equipment and data analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering fundamentals to real-world hardware.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact across engineering and production environments.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of ordnance systems, energetics, or related aerospace/defense hardware.
• Experience with service life testing, environmental exposure, or reliability assessments.
• Familiarity with assembly and integration operations in a production setting.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and root cause investigations.
• Hands-on experience with advanced analytical instrumentation, such as:
• Karl Fischer Titrator (KF)
• Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectroscopy (GC/MS)
• Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
• Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Other Important Information You Should Know:

• Expression of Interest: 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.
• Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
• Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
• Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
• Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Materials Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First