Material & Process Engineer Senior

Standard Job Description

Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems. Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes. Develops, analyzes and applies material properties and design allowables, processing processes and quality engineering specifications. Material analyses may include failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications. May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures.

You will be the Material & Process Engineer Senior for the Materials Engineering Team. Our team is responsible for developing and optimizing advanced materials and fabrication processes for aerospace structures and subsystems.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Material & Process Engineer Senior you will be responsible for researching, designing, and qualifying materials and processes that meet stringent performance and reliability requirements.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Analyze and develop material specifications, processing methods, and fabrication techniques.
• Apply chemistry, physics, and material behavior principles to create metallic, non‑metallic, and composite solutions.
• Perform failure analysis, life‑prediction modeling, and quality engineering assessments.
• Review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures.
• Collaborate with design teams to integrate material solutions into system architectures.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate brings a strong materials‑engineering background, with experience in metallurgical or process‑engineering disciplines. They are technically proficient, possess excellent communication skills, and are passionate and collaborative in driving material innovations.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Archbald. Discover more about our Archbald, Pennsylvania location.

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

BS in Engineering Discipline with 3 years of experience or MS in Engineering Discipline with 1 year of experience.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Desired Skills

Materials science fundamentals: Metals, composites, ceramics, polymers; microstructure-processing-properties relationships

Manufacturing processes: Casting, forging, machining, forming, heat treating, additive manufacturing, surface finishing

Quality & standards: AS9100/ISO 9001, NDT methods (UT, MT, PT, RT), inspection techniques, compliance with MIL-SPEC/NASA standards

Data & statistical analysis: Six Sigma, root cause analysis, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $76700.00 - $142500.00

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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.