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Materials and Processes Engineer, Senior

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Englewood, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 8/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026
Job Description

"Ahead of Ready"

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

The Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has a long history of supporting the U.S. Navy's mission to provide strategic defense. With over 60 years of experience, the team has developed a unique expertise in delivering advanced technologies to keep the country and its allies secure.

The program is experiencing significant growth, with new opportunities for career development and advancement.

By joining the team, individuals can expect to become part of a dynamic and innovative culture that fosters creativity, excellence, and collaboration.

Learn about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile.

As a Materials and Processes Engineer you will be engaged with work on a broad range of projects in both a laboratory and manufacturing environment that will challenge you to learn and grow in your career.

Working side by side with designers, and test and manufacturing engineers, you'll use your education and experience to develop and evaluate new and innovative technology that can survive in the most hostile of environments.

In this role you will:

Select Materials, and Processes (M & P) on new designs, get hands-on manufacturing experience, and/or provide oversight to an extensive supply chain providing products critical to Mission Success

Perform Materials and Processes (M&P) technical engineering assignments

Troubleshoot problems and find innovative solutions

Participate in the selection, qualification, testing, and failure analysis of materials & processes; prepare technical and progress reports on assigned tasks; prepare specifications; and evaluate suppliers and analyze test reports

Coordinate with other disciplines such as Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement

We're looking for:

A self-starter who develops solutions to technical issues

A motivated individual who's able to work closely within a geographically diverse team to resolve technical issues

Someone with the ability to handle shifting priorities, multiple projects and timeline pressure to meet deadlines

Someone comfortable with communicating in a variety of forums

The ability to work with management and program representatives at several levels

Learn More About Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive Benefits Package.

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If selected for this role, you will need to obtain a Top Secret security clearance - ship is required.

Basic Qualifications

Experience with a variety of materials and process engineering disciplines including non-metals/organics, composites, adhesives, bonding, cleaning, material accelerated aging, and manufacturing operations

Experience with Non-conformance and failure analysis disposition

Materials or process related experience and/or field of study

Formal coursework, training, experience and/or knowledge in Materials or Processes for development, improvement, design, application and production

Eligibility/willingness to obtain/maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required

Desired Skills

Experience with general aerospace materials and processes

Experience with technical requirements, including material and process specifications, program requirements, plans, and other relevant documentation.

Understanding of material properties definitions

Material Science & Engineering, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering B.S. Desired

Good writing, communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Active or Current Top Secret Security clearance

EEO

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.

    Other Important Information

    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.

    Work Schedule Information

    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.

    National Pay Statement

    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 $85,500 - $150,765. 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.

    Premium Pay Statement

    Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $98,300 - $170,315. 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.

    Salary : $85,500 - $150,765

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