WHAT WE’RE DOING
At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.
Our portfolio spans more than 1,000 programs—including helicopters, integrated air and missile defense, littoral and undersea warfare, radar, electronic warfare, cyber solutions, C4ISR, and training and logistics systems—and supports the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Missile Defense Agency, as well as intelligence, civil, commercial, and international military customers.
THE WORK
The Sr. Process Engineer will lead composite process development in Owego, defining new manufacturing methods that boost yield and reduce cost while serving as a key contributor to the adhesives and sealants effort for our circuit‑board production line.
In this role you will:
• Lead the creation and optimization of composite manufacturing processes, applying innovative techniques to increase yield and achieve cost savings.
• Design, test, and qualify adhesive and sealant applications for circuit‑board assemblies, ensuring reliability for mission‑critical systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including materials, quality, and manufacturing engineering—to integrate process improvements into high‑volume production.
• Analyze process data, identify root‑cause defects, and implement corrective actions that drive continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of safety and excellence.
• Support the transfer of new processes from pilot to full‑scale manufacturing, coordinating with supply‑chain and production leadership.
WHO YOU ARE
You are a results‑focused process engineer with deep expertise in composite materials and adhesive technologies, capable of leading yield‑driven development while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
WHY JOIN US
In this role you will have the opportunity to shape advanced composite and adhesive processes that directly support mission‑critical defense programs and a diverse customer base.
Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high‑performing, and mission‑ready. You’ll enjoy world‑class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work‑life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package
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.
