Chemical Engineer - Early Career

Standard Job Description

You will be a Chemical Engineer on the Chemical Engineering Team. Our team is responsible for research and development of chemical manufacturing processes.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Chemical Engineer you will be responsible for advancing chemical manufacturing processes, optimizing painting, coating, bonding, sealing, and corrosion mitigation operations.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Research and develop new chemical manufacturing processes.

• Design and optimize painting, coating, bonding, and sealing arrangements.

• Document and improve existing chemical processes.

• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure process compliance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance, therefore, U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Knowledge of chemical reactions.

Desired Skills

• Proficient with MS Office Suite.

• Knowledge of various coating materials.

• Knowledge of engineering materials.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.

• Ability to interpret engineering, military or organizational specifications.

• Basic understanding of corrosion mitigation processes.

• Knowledge of general manufacturing processes.

• Desire to be in a rural area.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $52400.00 - $97400.00

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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.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.