Job ID: 731166BR Date posted: Jun. 04, 2026
Description:The Advanced Technology Center (ATC) is the research lab for Lockheed Martin Space. Through our own skills and those of our partners—including universities and research labs around the world—we’re able to put vision in motion. While we are a part of LM's space division, our technologies are far-reaching across domains. Napkin sketches of lasers that can shoot down UAVs—we made it real. Changing molecules so metals behave differently? We invented that. ATC’s story is written in the success of missions here on Earth and far, far into space. Our innovation extends beyond incremental change. We strive for first-of-a-kind capability with enduring impact. Whatever the application, our charter is to create game-changing technologies. At the ATC, we’re inspiring change in our endless pursuit of what’s next.

We are searching for a research engineer to join our exceptional team. In this role you will support the ATC Program Research and Development Team by performing R&D, failure investigations, material characterization, elemental and analytical analysis.

As an Advanced Materials Research Scientist, you will be part of a team dedicated to supporting current and future programs. You should be familiar with material science, chemistry and physics. Some of your day to day responsibilities will include:
• Work in our state of the art Space Plasma and Radiation Center (SPARC)
• Laboratory materials research for aerospace insertion
• Pursuing materials R&D
• Work in multi-disciplinary teams to execute against R&D milestones
• Synthesis and other fundamental chemistry

We are looking for someone with an enterprising spirit and the ability to understand the larger system-level impact of these technologies. These skills will be used to forge enduring relationships with internal and external customers and to identify new business opportunities and insert R&D into Lockheed Martin Space platforms. You will lead the successful planning, capture and execution of internal and external R&D in the field of advanced materials. You will work with cross-functional teams that span geographies and reporting structures to execute successfully.

Your role will require effective communication, developing concise and professional technical presentation materials for peers, management, and customers. This role will also include travel to domestic locations.

Ideal candidate has a MS.
Basic Qualifications:
• Demonstrated ability to perform R&D in an engineering or other scientific discipline
• Experience working in a laboratory setting managing research projects
• Knowledge in running vacuum chamber
• Ability to multitask different projects/tasks at the same time
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance
Desired Skills:
• Knowledge of Materials and Processes for product development, improvement, design, application and production
• Experience establishing and implementing technical requirements (specifications, program plans/requirements, etc.)
• Knowledge of laboratory material evaluation methods (mechanical, optical, surface chemistry, etc.)
• Work experience leading project teams and also independently resolving issues related to manufacturing, development, and failure analysis
• Technology development and/or insertion experience
• Cost and schedule responsibility/experience
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, SolidWorks, ANSYS, COMSOL, or LabVIEW
• Experience in space environment analysis and thermal controls subsystem design
• Experience operating high vacuum chambers
• Experience running lab equipment such NMR, DSC, FTIR, SEM-EDS, Spectrometers, XRD
• Knowledge of environmental and operational requirements for materials in space or missile applications (oxidation, thermal stress, radiation, etc)
• Knowledge of laboratory material evaluation methods (mechanical, optical, surface chemistry, etc.)
• Work experience leading project teams and also independently resolving issues related to manufacturing, development, and failure analysis
• Ability to obtain Top Secret or TS/SCI 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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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 $76,500 - $134,895. 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 $88,000 - $152,490. 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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's 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