Material Science Research Engineer Associate

Job ID: 691107BR Date posted: Apr. 10, 2025
Description:Metallurgical Engineer to support laboratory operations in the Materials & Processing (M&P) Laboratory in support of testing and failure analysis activities on electronic hardware and components, with focus on materials and process issues. This position allows for hands-on hardware experience for a Materials/Metallurgical Engineer within the Mechanical Engineering discipline. The responsibilities include metallurgical, mechanical, and chemical evaluation of aerospace materials on new and fielded components and assemblies for existing and prototype programs. Additionally, the position requires the candidate to determine root cause for failure analysis investigations, report test results, and review with the customer. Individual will must have the ability to coordinate with other groups and programs in support of Materials & Processes Failure Analysis lab.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Material Science or Metallurgical Engineering with an emphasis in metallurgy, failure analysis, and mechanical testing of materials
• Knowledge or experience with the use of calibration and safe operation of a least two types of advance laboratory equipment devices such as scanning electron microscope (SEM), micro hardness testing, and fractographic saws and polishers.
• Lab experience in hands-on testing and evaluation of material, finishes and hardware/material
Desired Skills:
• Advance knowledge of metallurgical concepts such as material microstructures, fracture toughness, preparation of material cross sections, different classes of metallic alloys such as stainless steels, aluminum alloys, titanium, etc.
• Working knowledge of a variety of laboratory testing techniques such as scanning electron microscope (SEM), optical microscopy, laser confocal microscopy, micro hardness testing, and fractographic saws and polishers
• Experience in detail-oriented analysis and problem-solving skills and experience utilizing multiple analytical techniques to solve material related failure analysis
• Familiarity with specifications standards related to metallurgical testing and mechanical testing of materials.
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: 4×10 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.
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Experience Level: 4 yr and up College
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

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