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Material & Process Engineer Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin

Grand Prairie, TXFull-time$105–195K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$105–195K/yr
Location
Grand Prairie, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, required

Job overview

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control seeks a Materials and Processes Engineer with a composites background to develop and optimize materials and processes for production programs in Grand Prairie, Texas. The role includes materials analysis, technical documentation, cross-functional coordination, and engineering document release using Windchill. The posting describes it as senior-level and requires U.S. citizenship to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Materials Manufacturing Processes, requiredMaterials Testing, requiredComposites, requiredChemical Processing, requiredManufacturing, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredOrganizational Skills, requiredComposite Material Design, nice to haveComposite Manufacturing, nice to haveComposite Repair, nice to haveSurface Preparation, nice to haveBonding, nice to haveAdhesive Application, nice to haveSealant Application, nice to haveSprayed Materials, nice to havePlating Processes, nice to haveNDI Data Interpretation, nice to haveMechanical Test Data Interpretation, nice to haveAutoclave Cure Evaluation, nice to haveOrganic Coating Evaluation, nice to haveDSC, nice to haveDMA, nice to haveSpectroscopy, nice to haveEnvironmental Testing, nice to havePhysical Testing, nice to haveMechanical Testing, nice to haveFailure Review Boards, nice to haveCorrective Action, nice to haveMFC Programs, nice to haveUS Government DoD Customers, nice to haveMaterial Evaluation, nice to haveMaterial Specification Development, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience, requiredSecret Clearance Eligibility, requiredU.S. Citizenship, requiredMaster's in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering/Science, nice to haveActive Secret Clearance, nice to have

Benefits

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

Full job description

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Controls is seeking a full-time Materials and Processes Engineer to support in Grand Prairie, TX, with a background in composites. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing materials and processes for use in structures, systems, and subsystems on major production programs, driving innovation in the aerospace industry.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and optimizing materials for engineering applications

  • Conducting failure analyses, life predictions, and material property development

  • Creating technical documentation and input for data packages and reviews

  • Coordinating with cross-functional teams, including product development, analysis groups, and production operations

  • Developing and releasing engineering drawings and documents using Windchill

We're looking for a collaborative and ambitious Materials and Process Engineer to join our team. As a senior-level role, you'll have the opportunity to work on highly innovative solutions, apply your technical expertise, and drive results in a fast-paced environment. If you're a motivated and creative problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative setting, we encourage you to apply and be part of our team's success.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline (preferably in Material Science or Materials Engineering), or equivalent experience/combined education

  • Familiarity and a strong background in material manufacturing processes, material testing processes and procedures

  • Technical knowledge in composites, chemical processing and manufacturing

  • Candidate MUST have the ability to travel and be willing to work off-sight as needed for assignments.

  • Candidate must be capable of performing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and team environment

  • Candidate must have strong interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills.

**Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance, therefore you must be a US Citizen.

Desired Skills

  • Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering/Science

  • Expertise in composite material design, manufacturing and repair.

  • Familiarity with one or more of the following techniques: surface preparation and bonding, mixing and application of adhesives, sealants, and sprayed materials, plating processes, interpreting NDI (non-destructive inspection) data, interpreting mechanical test data (lap shear, flatwise tensile, etc.), autoclave cure cycle evaluation, organic coating evaluation such as thickness or adhesion testing.

  • Experience with direction and overseeing material evaluations with lab hardware including but not limited to: DSC, DMA, various forms of Spectroscopy, environmental/physical/mechanical test equipment.

  • Experience supporting failure review boards and working towards corrective action

  • Familiarity with programs at MFC or experience working with US Govt DOD customers

  • Familiarity with evaluating and developing material and specifications.

**Active Secret Clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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 442 open Materials Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$105–195K/yr
  • US median$100–157K/yr243 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $150K, is 19% above the US median midpoint ($126K) — in the middle half of Materials Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 44 open Materials Engineer jobs in Texas and 442 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Materials Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 6 years (350 postings).
Education
269 of the 442 open Materials Engineer jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 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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