Description:Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking a Materials Engineer with a Ceramics background in Syracuse, NY. In this role you will have the responsibility of developing piezoelectric ceramics for sensors to be used in sonar systems and other military applications and analyzing and testing materials, parts, and assemblies to determine causes of failure. This includes research and development to generate new or modified ceramic materials, supporting development on transducer assemblies, and transitioning ceramic sensors into production.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or Engineering
• Strong ceramics background with experience with PZT and other piezoelectric ceramics
• General understanding of all aspects of ceramic processing from powder formulation through sintering through machining
• Willingness to do hands-on work in developing and experimenting with new ceramic materials and geometries.
• Able and willing to participate in lead monitoring program
• Able and willing to wear a respirator for extended periods of time
• Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access
Desired Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Ceramic Engineering
• Familiarity with failure analysis and lab equipment used in support of failure analysis and ceramics development (scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, FTIR, X-Ray, X-Ray Diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy, etc.)
• Familiarity with material property (mechanical, thermal, electrical) testing with universal testing machines, thermomechanical analyzers, hardness testing, etc.
• Knowledge on corrosion analysis and corrosion mechanics
• Familiarity with rheology
• Familiarity with thermal analysis
• Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE)
• General Knowledge of ceramic additive and tape casting would be an added plus
• Good technical communication skills
• Strong Data collection and management skills for decision making
• Experience in a lab/research setting
• Experience working cross-discipline with a variety of different engineers
• Wide depth and breadth across all material classifications (metals, ceramics, polymers, composites
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $55,300 - $106,000. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $63,600 - $119,800. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: 4 yr and up College
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Materials Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
