Materials Engineer Asc - Early Career
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 24, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
Evaluates technical and economic factors, recommending engineering and manufacturing actions for attainment of design objectives of process or product by applying knowledge of material science and related technologies. Reviews plans for new products and factors, such as strength, weight, and cost to submit material selection recommendations ensuring attainment of design objectives. Plans and implements laboratory operations to develop material and fabrication procedures for new materials to fulfill product cost and performance standards. Confers with producers of materials, such as metals, ceramics, and polymers, during investigation and evaluation of materials suitable for specific product applications.
What is your mission?
As a Materials Engineer you will evaluate technical and economic factors, recommending engineering and manufacturing actions for attainment of design objectives of process or product by applying knowledge of material science and related technologies.
What will you be working on?
-Review plans for new products and factors,
such as strength, weight, and cost to submit
material selection recommendations ensuring
attainment of design objectives.
-Plan and implement laboratory operations to
develop material and fabrication procedures for
new materials to fulfill product cost and
performance standards.
-Confer with producers of materials, such as
metals, ceramics, and polymers, during
investigation and evaluation of materials suitable
for specific product applications.
Who will you work with?
-You will work with a team of talent engineers to
oversee activities throughout the facility and
assist in the development of new projects and
changes.
How will Lockheed Martin Space support your
mission?
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed
Martin champions an inclusive work environment
that supports differences and big-picture
thinking. Our employees play an active role in
strengthening the quality of life where we live
and work by volunteering more than 850,000
hours annually. Benefits you can enjoy include:
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k
- Paid time off
- 25 three-day weekends
- Work/life balance
- Career development
- Mentorship opportunities
- Rewards & recognition
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters degree Physics, Material Sciences, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college/university.
Some experience with complex systems or systems thinking through courses, related projects or previous work experience
This position requires special access to support the program and requires the selected candidate to be a US Citizen.
Desired Skills
- Experience establishing and implementing
technical requirements (specifications, program
plans/requirements, etc.)
- Experience implementing contamination control
for space applications or related field
- Experience with precision cleaning of hardware
or producing verification products for
government customers
- Knowledge of Materials and Processes for
product development, improvement, design,
application and production"
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $72800.00 - $135200.00
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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.