Material & Process Engineer Sr

Standard Job Description

Analyzes, researches, designs and develops 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. Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes. Develops, analyzes and applies 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. May review and approve subcontractor material processing procedures.

The Payload Launch Sites Support Services (PLSSS) Program provides all launch processing support functions for Office of Space Launch (OSL). The program’s two primary operating locations are Vandenberg AFB, CA and Cape Canaveral AFS, FL. Key elements of the PLSSS program scope include satellite launch processing, satellite transport operations, satellite propellant loading operations, and satellite processing facilities O&M, clean room operations, and safety and environmental services.

The Engineer selected for this position will provide direct support for maintenance, operation, and project planning for cleanroom processing propellent loading and waste collection systems and process gas system utilized for processing to include GHe, GN2, and Breathing/Compressed Air.

This role’s primary duty will consist of overseeing facility systems by:

• Working with a team of Fluids/Propellent Engineers to complete both project and O&M tasks associated with Facility Operations.

• Working with and leading project teams for implementing improvement and recapitalization projects.

• Investigating SCADA system alarms and troubleshooting irregular sensors data.

• Investigating and replacing failed or non-conforming components,

This role may also:

• Identify scope of work for Fluids Engineering designs based on preliminary review of customer requirements.

• Assess and analyze the operation of existing systems using detailed trend analyses.

• Implement small design upgrade projects or provide technical expertise for large projects.

• Update documentation to be incorporated in drawings by drafters and configuration mgt.

• Prepare detailed estimates and develops probable cost estimates for projects within the business unit.

Candidates for this position must have US Citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI w/Poly Clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemistry, Petroleum, Materials Engineering, or equivalent.

• Excellent documentation, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

• Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat‑transfer fundamentals

• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/Poly government security

clearance.

Desired Skills

• 4 years of Combined Engineering Experience

• Experience with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and/or Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA) practices.

• Project Management Experience

• Experience with utilizing IBM Maximo

• Certified Test Conductor

• Experience with GN2, GHe, and Breathing/Compressed Air Systems.

• Experience with Scrubber/Incinerator for Waste Propellent processing.

• Propellant chemistry knowledge (cryogenic, hypergolic, solid formulations, aging, toxicity)

• Experience working in cleanroom environment/conditions.

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.

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