Metallics Material & Process Engineer Sr - Level 3

Standard Job Description

You will be the Material & Process Engineer Sr - E3 for the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) which is responsible for developing and optimizing metallic materials and processes for aircraft structures.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Material & Process Engineer Sr - E3 you will be responsible for leading material and process development efforts that enable high‑performance aerospace systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate engineering activities with cross‑functional teams to meet program requirements.
• Release material and process specifications, review engineering drawings, and approve suppliers, processors, and products.
• Provide direct materials and processes support to assembly and fabrication operations.
• Analyze, research, design, and develop materials and fabrication processes, including failure analysis and life‑prediction.
• Define material property requirements and quality engineering specifications for subsystems.

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 engineer with deep expertise in material science and process engineering, capable of translating complex technical data into actionable solutions. You thrive in fast‑paced environments, enjoy solving challenging problems, and are committed to delivering high‑quality results that impact advanced aerospace programs.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience in Aerospace Metallic materials
• Experience in technical specifications, reports, and test plans
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Desired Skills

• Experience in creating and delivering technical presentations and briefings
• Ability to work in a collaborative team-based environment
• Experience transitioning metallic process research to production environments
• Active Secret Clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.