In this role you will
- Engage with Orion’s Reuse activities with a Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP) mindset.
- Provide PMP recommendations on material saltwater mitigations, reuse optimization, and process improvements, specifically for sealing, coatings, polymers, tapes, etc.
- Prepare technical reports, specifications, and presentations as well as troubleshoot anomalies and defects to prevent work stoppages.
- Partner with program experts and discipline stakeholders to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance across Orion.
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position: Evaluates 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. Reviews plans for new products and factors, such as strength, weight, and cost to submit material selection recommendations ensuring attainment of design objectives. Plans and implements laboratory operations to develop material and fabrication procedures for new materials to fulfill product cost and performance standards. Confers with producers of materials, such as metals, ceramics, and polymers, during investigation and evaluation of materials suitable for specific product applications.
Basic Qualifications
- Experience establishing and implementing technical requirements (such as specifications, program plans/ requirements, etc.).
- Experience in Materials and Processes disciplines such as galvanic assessments, adhesives, sealants, bonding, fluid compatibility, and/ or manufacturing operations.
- Experience in Materials Engineering for product development, materials properties testing, ground and flight applications, or production.
- Experience with authoring materials test plans, executing materials testing, and analyzing test data.
Experience with presenting final results and recommendations to a technical community.
Desired Skills
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related discipline.
- Familiarity with NASA or military specifications/ standards and Engineering requirements.
- Familiarity with LM corporate tools and/ or LMSpace tools and command media.
- Experience with materials and operational requirements for manned space vehicles, such as a focus on reuse material evaluations, assessments, and/ or inspections.
- Experience with engineering drawings, specifications, and test reports.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (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.
