Materials Engineer - E2
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
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Our Specialty Engineering organization seeks a Materials Engineer (IC level 2) to join our mission supporting the Orion Program. Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor building the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, NASA’s first spacecraft designed for long-duration, human-rated deep space exploration. Orion will transport humans to interplanetary destinations beyond low Earth orbit, such as asteroids, the moon and eventually Mars, and return them safely back to Earth. As a Materials Engineer, you’ll engage in a broad range of projects and teams in a high-paced, schedule driven manufacturing environment.
In this role you will:
- Engage with Orion’s Reuse activities with a Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP) mindset.
- Provide PMP recommendations on various designs, optimization projects, and process improvements, such as sealing, bonding, tapes, etc.
- Prepare technical reports, specifications, and presentations as well as investigate defects.
- Partner with program experts and discipline stakeholders to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance across Orion.
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:
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.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience establishing and implementing technical requirements (such as specifications, program plans/ requirements, etc.).
- Knowledge of Materials and Process disciplines such as polymers, bonding, metallurgy, welding, failure analysis and/ or manufacturing operations.
- Experience presenting technical information, data, or recommendations to a technical community.
- Knowledge of Materials Engineering for product development, materials properties testing, process improvements, design, or production.
- Knowledge of materials testing, engineering drawings, specifications, and/ or data anlaysis..
Desired Skills
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline.
- Familiarity with NASA or military specifications/ standards and Engineering requirements.
- Familiarity with LM corporate tools and/ or LMSpace tools and command media.
- Knowledge of materials and operational requirements for manned space vehicles, such as a focus on reuse material evaluations, assessments, and/or inspections.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00
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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.