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Material & Process Engineering Sr Mgr - L6

Lockheed Martin

Palmdale, CAFull-time$179–332K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$179–332K/yr
Location
Palmdale, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Material & Process Engineering Senior Manager leads materials research, design, development, and process optimization for engineering applications. The role oversees materials specifications, fabrication and assembly processes, material properties, failure analyses, and subcontractor procedure approvals. It manages subordinate managers and professionals, directs organizational projects and staffing, and advises senior leadership on complex matters, strategic goals, and long-range planning.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Materials Lifecycle ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical LeadershipESH RegulationsLDSW Principles and ToolsSearchPros Contractor OperationsCRADIWTAProgram CaptureProposal WritingLO Materials Customer Community

Qualifications

12+ Years Related ExperienceBachelor's in STEMTS ClearanceInvestigation Within Five YearsAdvanced Degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Chemical Engineering

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Standard Job Description

Manages the analysis, research, design and development materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees the application of principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes. Monitors the development, analysis and application of material properties and design allowables, processing processes and quality engineering specifications. Material analyses may include failure analysis of components, systems and subsystems, life predictions, and definition and requirement specifications. Insures the review and approval of subcontractor material processing procedures.

Manages the activities and staffing of subordinate managers, associate managers, senior-level exempt professionals and non-employee contractors. Frequently advises on complex SM&S matters. May modify their organizational structure with approval. Maintains communication with equivalent-level managers, executive management, industry peers, and customer representatives. Works on issues where analysis requires in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives. Oversees all assigned projects within the organizational unit. Advises subordinate managers or staff members and directs the organization to meet critical schedules and resolve complex problems. Accountable for shaping the vision, mission, and strategic goals. Responsible for fostering a positive culture, driving innovation, managing stakeholders, and ensuring long-term growth. Decisions impact design/selling success, financial posture, products or technologies. Prime consultant to top management in long-range planning.

Basic Qualifications

  • Candidate has 12+ years of related experience, a bachelor's degree in STEM field and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.

  • Experience and background working with materials in general and Low Observables Materials in particular through all phases of material lifecycle.

  • Experience working across multiple teams, organizations and sites.

  • TS Clearance with an investigation within the las five years required to be considered.

Desired Skills

  • Advanced Degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Physics, or Chemical Engineering

  • Knowledge of ESH laws and regulations and their impact on LO Materials use

  • Previous experience in a technical leadership role

  • Knowledge of LDSW principles and tools

  • Knowledge of SearchPros non-employee contractor operations

  • Knowledge of all aspects of CRAD, IWTA, Program capture from proposal writing through contract award

  • Thorough knowledge of the LO Materials internal and external customer community

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $178500.00 - $331500.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 735 open Process Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$179–332K/yr
  • California median$126–196K/yr45 salary ranges
  • US median$108–151K/yr293 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $255K, is 55% above the California median midpoint ($165K) — in the top quarter of Process Engineering salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 69 open Process Engineering jobs in California and 735 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 12 years of experience — more than three in four Process Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 433 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 350 of the 735 open Process Engineering jobs (48%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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