Job ID: 706631BR Date posted: Oct. 02, 2025
Description:

You will be the Material Scientist – Dielectric Modeling for the Missiles & Fire Control Materials Team. Our team drives the creation of next generation defense technologies by developing and integrating physics based computational models and atomistic simulations of advanced dielectric materials.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Material Scientist you will champion the design, simulation, and analysis of novel dielectric systems for cutting edge RF applications. You will work hand in hand with geographically dispersed, interdisciplinary groups—experimentalists, system engineers, and external university partners—to turn complex, unstructured problems into actionable solutions that boost system performance.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Develop and execute high fidelity computational studies of electronic, ionic, and thermal transport, band structure, defects, doping, and field matter interactions in dielectric materials.
• Build and maintain automated simulation workflows and high performance computing pipelines; manage large scale data sets and ensure rigorous documentation.
• Integrate material level models into system level performance assessments, collaborating closely with RF engineers and system architects.
• Present findings and technical recommendations to senior technical stakeholders, program managers, and customers in clear, compelling formats.
• Publish peer reviewed research that advances the state of the art in dielectric material modeling for RF devices.
• Mentor early career engineers and scientists, fostering a collaborative, learning oriented environment.
• Partner with university research groups and external labs to leverage emerging science and expand our innovation ecosystem.

Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

You thrive in a collaborative, fast paced environment where complex physics meets real world impact. With a strong foundation in electronic structure and electromagnetic theory, you will be at the forefront of creating game changing dielectric technologies that protect national security. Lockheed Martin offers access to world class HPC resources, unparalleled mentorship, and the chance to publish groundbreaking work while shaping next generation defense capabilities. If you are passionate about pushing the limits of materials science, mentoring talent, and delivering results that matter, this is the role for you—apply now and help define the future of missile and fire control systems.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

This position is in Grand Prairie, TX.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
- PhD or MS in Condensed Matter Physics, Applied mathematics, Materials Science, Materials Engineering or related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of experience with computational methods for physics-based modeling, simulation, or engineering analysis of materials.
- Expert-level ability in materials modeling, particularly in understanding band structure, carrier/lattice dynamics, defects and quasi-particle excitation, and field-induced phenomena in ordered/disordered dielectric systems.
- Highly proficient in programming languages like Python, C++, MATLAB, or similar for data analysis and integration with simulation workflow.
- Demonstrated expertise in predicting structure-property relationship via modeling and simulation of physical properties in bulk dielectrics and composites.
- Experience with photonic, metamaterial, or RF system simulations in tools such as MATLAB, CST, COMSOL is a plus.
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications or equivalent contributions in modeling/simulation of material properties.
- Demonstrated ability to work and lead in a collaborative, diverse environment.
- Excellent communication skills and hands on experience in data analysis, presentation, and compiling into technical reports.
Desired Skills:
- PhD in theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, Applied mathematics, Materials Science, Material Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Excellent theoretical foundation in atomistic modeling within frameworks such as DFT molecular dynamics.
- Deep understanding of defects in crystalline and amorphous materials, with familiarity in spectroscopic techniques and tools used for their characterization.
- Fundamental knowledge of field-matter interactions, dielectric breakdown, and failure mechanisms under extreme environments.
- Ability to adapt and integrate different simulation tools and algorithms-such as phase-field, finite element, and finite difference methods-using platforms like COMSOL or MATLAB to rapidly evaluate material properties.
- Experience in applying ML/AI methods to accelerate materials discovery and property prediction is a plus.
- Have broad exposure to high power microwave applications and RF communications such as antenna design.
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Materials Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First