Job ID: 730488BR Date posted: Jun. 01, 2026
Description:## Position Overview The Materials Engineer is responsible for analyzing, researching, designing, and developing materials and their associated fabrication and application processes to create and optimize thin film coatings and related structural components. This role applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to define specifications for metallic, non metallic, and composite materials, as well as the processing, fabrication, and assembly methods required for system level integration. ## Key Responsibilities | Area | Primary Tasks | |------|----------------| | **Materials Development** | • Conduct fundamental and applied research on metallic, ceramic, polymeric, and composite materials for thin film applications.
• Design and prototype new material formulations and coating processes. | | **Process Design & Optimization** | • Develop and refine deposition, sputtering, CVD, PVD, electro plating, and other thin film coating techniques.
• Create detailed process specifications, parameters, and control plans. | | **Fabrication & Assembly** | • Define fabrication routes for components and subsystems incorporating thin film coatings.
• Oversee pilot scale production runs and validate repeatability. | | **Failure & Life Cycle Analysis** | • Perform failure analysis (mechanical, thermal, environmental) on coated components.
• Generate life prediction models and reliability assessments. | | **Specification & Requirements** | • Write material, process, and performance specifications for internal projects and external subcontractors.
• Review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures to ensure compliance with standards. | | **Collaboration & Documentation** | • Work closely with design, manufacturing, and test teams to integrate materials into systems and subsystems.
• Maintain technical reports, test data, and configuration documentation. | | **Continuous Improvement** | • Identify cost saving or performance enhancing opportunities in material selection and processing.
• Stay current with emerging coating technologies and industry standards. | ## Required Qualifications | Category | Minimum Requirements | |----------|----------------------| | **Education** | B.S. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (M.S. preferred). | | **Experience** | 3 5 years of experience in thin film coating development, materials processing, or related R&D. | | **Technical Skills** | • Strong knowledge of physical vapor deposition (PVD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), atomic layer deposition (ALD), sputtering, and electro plating.
• Proficiency with material characterization tools (SEM, TEM, XRD, AFM, ellipsometry, etc.).
• Familiarity with failure analysis techniques (fractography, fatigue testing, environmental stress cracking). | | **Software** | Experience with statistical analysis (Minitab, JMP), CAD/CAE tools, and process simulation software. | | **Regulatory/Standards** | Understanding of MIL SPEC, ASTM, ISO, and aerospace material standards. | | **Soft Skills** | • Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication for cross functional collaboration.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and coordinate with subcontractors. | ## Preferred Additional Expertise - Experience with space flight or high temperature aerospace applications. - Knowledge of additive manufacturing or advanced composite lay up processes. - Publication record or patents in thin film technologies. ## Typical Deliverables - Material and process specification packages (requirements, tolerances, test methods). - Process control documents and SOPs for coating equipment. - Failure analysis reports with root cause findings and corrective actions. - Reliability and life prediction models for coated components. - Technical presentations to internal stakeholders and external partners. ---
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors in Chemistry, Applied Physics, Material Sciences or similar
• Thin Film Deposition and/or Optical Coating process knowledge
• Project Engineering and/or Capital Management and/or Intellectual property development
• Cross-functional Team Leadership and/or Mentorship
• Secret Clearance
Desired Skills:
• Statement of Work (SOW), Basis of Estimate (BOE), and Resource Allocation (RAS)
• Failure Analysis skills utilizing technologies such as FIB/SEM/XPS
• AS9100 Standards, supplier development
• Statistical Process Control(SPC) and Yield Optimization
• Top Secret Clearance
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $144,600 - $255,070. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $166,400 - $288,305. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Materials Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First