Materials Engineer

About the Role

Lockheed Martin Space in Sunnyvale, California is seeking a full-time Materials Lab Engineer for the PMP Labs. In this role, you will develop test plans, perform laboratory testing, evaluate data, and report test results. As a Materials Lab Engineer, you will work on a broad range of projects in a laboratory environment that will challenge you to learn and grow in your career. Working side by side with designers, test and manufacturing engineers, you’ll use your education, experience, and growing expertise to develop and evaluate new and innovative technology to survive in the most hostile of environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other disciplines such as Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement.
• Interface with customers in the development of test plans, performance of laboratory testing, and evaluation of data.
• Prepare samples and measure physical, performance, and processing properties of representative materials and parts using standard and specialized equipment and instrumentation.
• Perform laboratory analyses on test samples/parts using a wide range of equipment from handheld fixtures to highly specialized test instruments.
• Prepare laboratory reports.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience and/or knowledge of materials, test methods, and a wide range of equipment, from handheld fixtures to highly specialized test instruments.
• A self-starter who develops solutions to technical issues.
• A motivated individual able to work closely within a geographically diverse team to resolve technical issues.
• Ability to handle shifting priorities, multiple projects, and timeline pressure to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable with communicating in a variety of forums.
• Ability to work with management and program representatives at several levels.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Qualifications

• Material science, Chemical engineering background, engineering, or related field of study.
• Experience or coursework in a laboratory environment.
• Coursework/knowledge of coatings, polymeric, and/or engineering materials.
• Experience in the review of laboratory test results, evaluation of data, and completion of related documentation and the final lab report.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with a laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with ASTM, AMS, or MIL specifications related to coatings, polymeric materials, metals, and electrical wires/cables.
• Familiarity with standards related to testing of coatings, polymeric materials, electrical wires/cables, and electronic parts.
• Good writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.