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Our Specialty Engineering organization seeks a Materials Engineer Staff (IC level 4) to join our mission in Kennedy Space Center, FL supporting the Orion Program. Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor building the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, NASA’s first spacecraft designed for long-duration, human-rated deep space exploration. Orion will transport humans to interplanetary destinations beyond low Earth orbit, such as asteroids, the moon and eventually Mars, and return them safely back to Earth. As a Materials Engineer Staff, you’ll lead a broad range of projects and teams in a high-paced, schedule driven manufacturing environment.
In this role you will:
• Lead the Finishes and Corrosion Control team on Orion’s Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP) organization.
• Provide subject matter expertise on finishes, coatings, tapes, and other non-metallic materials used throughout the vehicle.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and presentations and troubleshoot anomalies and defects to prevent work stoppages.
• Partner with program leaders and discipline stakeholders to drive cost, schedule, and technical performance across Orion.
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:
Evaluates technical and economic factors, recommending engineering and manufacturing actions for attainment of design objectives of process or product by applying knowledge of material science and related technologies. Reviews plans for new products and factors, such as strength, weight, and cost to submit material selection recommendations ensuring attainment of design objectives. Plans and implements laboratory operations to develop material and fabrication procedures for new materials to fulfill product cost and performance standards. Confers with producers of materials, such as metals, ceramics, and polymers, during investigation and evaluation of materials suitable for specific product applications.
