Materials Engineer Senior

Job Description:

Description: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.
Clearance Level: Secret
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.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the worlds most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Materials Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

• 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.

Job Ident #: 86218736272

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Courtland, Alabama, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/