20 materials engineer jobs found in Palmdale, CA

Description: You will be the Non-Metallic Senior Materials & Processes Engineer for the Palmdale Materials and Processes (M&P) group which is responsible for advancing non‑metallic material solutions across Advanced Development Programs. What You Will Be Doing As the Non-Metallic Senior Materials & Processes Engineer you will be responsible for delivering expert material support that enables high‑performance aerospace assemblies. Your responsibilities will include: Provide non‑metallic materials support to domestic and foreign co‑producers. Apply chemistry expertise to adhesives, sealants, polymers and structural assembly requirements. Review engineering Build‑To Packages and maintain entries for M&P databases. Evaluate new materials and develop process specifications for production use. Develop and oversee test plans, determining releaseability of technical documents. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting...

Description: You will be the Stress Analysis Engineer for the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) which is responsible for delivering groundbreaking aerospace solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the Stress Analysis Engineer you will be responsible for applying advanced analytical techniques to ensure the structural integrity of aircraft components and systems. Your responsibilities will include: Support Production and Sustainment Material Review Board (MRB) repairs to ensure discrepant parts or assemblies meet required strength standards. Perform stress analysis on composite and metallic materials, including sizing of detail parts and assessing the strength of primary and secondary aircraft structures and systems. Certify new and existing designs by performing strength analysis, releasing drawings, and preparing analysis reports. Evaluate and compare structural efficiency and weight for different structural arrangements and concepts through analysis...

Description: As a Skunk, Manufacturing Engineer you are a Visionary, looking beyond today’s challenges, seeing far into the future and identifying capability gaps. You are Passionate, Skunks truly love a challenge and bring an honest commitment to advancing the state of flight and technology. Skunks are continuously learning to build skill sets. This passion for learning helps them understand engineering trade-offs to strike the right balance in their designs. Candidate should be experienced in creating and administering manufacturing plans for make and buy parts, materials masters, and planning tracking mechanisms. This position is in Palmdale, CA  Discover Palmdale. What’s In It For You: From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here....

Description: You will be the Aeronautical Engineer Sr Stf for the Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works) which is responsible for... What You Will Be Doing As the Aeronautical Engineer Sr Stf you will be responsible for driving the integration and design synthesis of the XR/AGM 158 Flex and ARRW weapon system family while collaborating across a multidisciplinary team. Your responsibilities will include: Lead integration and design synthesis across aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, thermodynamics, electronics, controls, and actuation. Conduct multidisciplinary system trade studies to optimize performance and cost. Coordinate with fabrication, assembly, MRB, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth production operations. Generate and present technical and administrative materials for customers and internal stakeholders. Mentor early‑career engineers and champion One LM culture across cross‑functional teams. What’s In It For You...

Description: As a Quality Engineer on Advanced Development Programs, you’ll be responsible for driving process improvements, managing variation, and influencing cross-functional strategies that reduce defects, scrap, and rework. You’ll collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams while representing the voice of quality in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Key Responsibilities: Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure...

Description: You will be the Low Observables Engineer for the Low Observables team (Signature Management & Survivability) which is responsible for advancing stealth and signature reduction technologies. What You Will Be Doing As the Low Observables Engineer you will be responsible for leading the development, analysis, and integration of low‑observable solutions across the aircraft survivability portfolio. Your responsibilities will include: Perform, analyze, and communicate vehicle signature predictions using Unix‑based codes and tools. Lead signature‑reduction trade studies and optimization campaigns for platform‑level and component‑level designs. Plan and execute laboratory measurements of material coupons and vehicle signature tests, and report results. Develop and apply advanced electromagnetic metamaterials, including modeling, fabrication, and testing. Write and maintain scripts for batch analysis and post‑processing to accelerate...

Description: You will be the Low Observables Engineer Sr for the Low Observables team (Signature Management & Survivability) which is responsible for advancing stealth signature reduction and survivability technologies. What You Will Be Doing As the Low Observables Engineer Sr you will be responsible for leading the full lifecycle of low‑observable technology development—from concept and modeling through prototype testing and transition to production. Your responsibilities will include: Performing, analyzing, and communicating vehicle signature predictions using Unix‑based tools. Leading trade‑study and optimization campaigns for platform‑level and component‑level stealth designs. Planning and executing laboratory measurements of material coupons to capture physical and electromagnetic properties. Developing and applying advanced electromagnetic metamaterials for low‑observable platforms. Authoring technical reports and briefings for internal...

Description: You will be the Low Observables Engineer Staff for the Low Observables team (Signature Management & Survivability) which is responsible for advancing stealth‑signature reduction and survivability technologies. What You Will Be Doing As the Low Observables Engineer Staff you will be responsible for guiding the end‑to‑end maturation of low‑observable technologies—from concept and modeling through prototype testing and transition to production. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary experts and act as the technical voice for government and customer engagements. Your responsibilities will include: Perform, analyze, and communicate vehicle signature predictions using Unix‑based codes and tools. Lead signature‑reduction trade studies and optimization campaigns for platform‑level and component‑level designs. Plan and execute laboratory measurements of material coupons to determine physical, electrical, and environmental properties....

Description: You will be the Low Observables Engineer Sr Staff for the Low Observables (Signature Management & Survivability) team which is responsible for advancing stealth and survivability technologies. What You Will Be Doing As the Low Observables Engineer Sr Staff you will be responsible for leading the end‑to‑end maturation of low observable technologies from concept through production. You will drive technical strategy, coordinate multidisciplinary efforts, and represent the team to senior leadership and government forums. Your responsibilities will include: Perform, analyze, and communicate vehicle signature predictions using Unix‑based codes and tools. Lead signature‑reduction trade studies and optimization campaigns for platform‑level and component‑level designs. Plan and execute laboratory measurements of material coupons to determine physical, electrical, and environmental properties. Develop and test advanced electromagnetic...

Description: You will be the Low Observables Engineer for the Signature Management & Survivability Team which is responsible for advancing low‑observable technologies and supporting ISR & UAS missions. What You Will Be Doing As the Low Observables Engineer you will be responsible for shaping stealth signature reduction strategies, guiding simulation efforts, and acting as an emerging LO signature advisor within a high‑tempo environment. Your responsibilities will include: Execute and analyze vehicle signature predictions using Unix‑based tools and develop scripts for batch processing. Plan and conduct laboratory measurements of material properties, including post‑processing and clear reporting of results. Design, model, fabricate, and test advanced electromagnetic metamaterials for signature reduction. Develop, test, and maintain signature prediction algorithms utilizing Python, C++, C#, Java, and Fortran. Lead R&D initiatives to...

Description: You will be the Mechanical Design Engineer Staff - Skunkworks for the Skunkworks team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge mechanical solutions for advanced aerospace systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Mechanical Design Engineer Staff - Skunkworks you will be responsible for turning complex concepts into flight‑qualified hardware that enables next‑generation missions. Your responsibilities will include: Designing electromagnetic and RF components, including antennas and radomes, to meet stringent performance criteria. Developing support structures and composite/metallic components for high‑stress, flight‑qualified hardware. Creating full‑scale RCS/RF test fixtures and ensuring they are calibrated for accurate data collection. Integrating mechanical designs with classified projects and providing technical support throughout the development lifecycle. Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to validate designs...

Description: What You Will Be Doing A facilities engineer plans, designs and oversees the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities. Gathers and reviews data concerning facility or equipment specifications, company or government restrictions, required completion date, and construction feasibility. Coordinates with architecture/engineering firms in developing design criteria and preparing layout and detail drawings. Prepares bid sheets and contracts for construction and facilities acquisition. Reviews and estimates design costs including equipment, installation, labor, materials, preparation, and other related costs. Inspects or directs the inspection of construction and installation progress to ensure conformance to established drawings, specifications, and schedules. What’s In It For You: From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and...

Description: You will be the Low Observable Engineer Staff for the Signature Management & Survivability Team which is responsible for advancing low‑observable technology, modeling, simulation, and customer engagement. What You Will Be Doing As the Low Observable Engineer Staff you will be responsible for delivering cutting‑edge signature reduction solutions and guiding program milestones. Your responsibilities will include: Perform, analyze, and communicate vehicle signature predictions using Unix‑based codes and tools. Plan and execute laboratory measurements of material coupons to determine physical, electrical, and environmental properties. Research, design, fabricate, and test advanced electromagnetic metamaterials. Develop and maintain signature prediction tools in Python, C++, C#, Java, and Fortran. Lead R&D plans and collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams to solve aircraft survivability challenges. What’s In It For You...

Description: You will be the Research Scientist for the ADP SLO team which is responsible for driving engineering support across design and production programs. What You Will Be Doing As the Research Scientist you will be responsible for providing engineering support to production, collecting and analyzing RCS data, and developing sustainment processes. Your responsibilities will include: Collect RCS data using specialized test equipment and interpret results to influence component serviceability. Develop processes and procedures for LO sustainment, including defect and repair effect assessments. Perform Stability‑Over‑Time analysis and contribute to intellectual‑property evaluations and patent applications. Coordinate inter‑departmental activities and research efforts related to materials and coatings applications. Support program decision‑making through data‑driven insights and recommendations. What’s In It For You We are committed to...

Description: Industrial Engineers operate in a fast-paced, agile environment, and utilize the latest technology in PLM, MRP, MES, Data Analytics, and Data Visualization Software to produce analysis’ & metrics which enable imperative business decisions. This position will provide data-driven solutions that enable the production team to optimize their manufacturing schedules and costs. This position requires collaboration with all functional groups through the entire product lifecycle within a production environment. This talented team member understands data and loves building tools that use data to surface problems and give people a convenient way to act. What’s In It For You: From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth...

Description: As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for communicating project progress across various teams and acting as the focal interface between program managers, team leads, engineering subject matter experts, suppliers, and program partners on respective contracts within the portfolio of programs. Your responsibilities will include: • Supporting proposals and business capture for Advanced Development Programs (ADP). • Understanding program technical information and contractual scopes. • Creating, coordinating, and implementing project plans. • Providing strategies, resolving issues, and integrating with external partners, suppliers, and vendors. • Driving continuous improvements, technical solutions, change management, and risk assessments. • Roadmap development • Metrics generation and reporting • Cross-IPT coordination • Managing Buyer Furnished Equipment (BFE) and Buyer Furnished Material (BFM) with Suppliers, providing execution plan, shipment/shortage...

Description: You will be the Manufacturing Planner for the Manufacturing Planning Team which is responsible for translating engineering data into clear, actionable work instructions. What You Will Be Doing As the Manufacturing Planner you will be responsible for turning technical drawings, models, and specifications into practical production sequences and detailed documentation. Your responsibilities will include: Analyze engineering drawings, models, specifications, and related references to define optimal operations and sequences. Develop comprehensive work instructions and supporting documentation for machine parts, composite assemblies, airframe structures, aircraft systems, and related processes. Apply shop theory and manufacturing best practices to select tooling, methods, and process flows that maximize efficiency. Collaborate with designers, production engineers, Engineering, Planning, Tool Design, Tool Shops, and Production to ensure alignment...

Description: This position is part of the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (LM Aero) Supplier Quality Management (SQM) team within the broader Quality & Mission Success organization and oversees supplier Northrop Grumman (NGAS). This position is in Palmdale, CA. Seeking experienced Quality Engineer to support onsite LM team ensuring timely actions and/or development and execution of standard work that improves team and supplier effectiveness and efficiency. Candidate will also serve as primary onsite POC to engage NGAS and DCMA leadership, assist in conflict resolution, and drive accountability to ensure timely execution (i.e. containment, RCCA, continuous improvement, etc.), as well as ensure team alignment and messaging to enable LM goals. What’s In It For You: From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Staff - Level 4 for the Skunk Works® which is responsible for leading Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Configuration Management initiatives. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Staff - Level 4 you will be responsible for guiding a program Configuration Management team through the full lifecycle of product data, ensuring technical integrity and baseline control. Your responsibilities will include: - Developing program CM processes and procedures - Implementing and maintaining Change Management Practices - Configuration Status Accounting - Item Unique Identification (IUID) - Configuration Audits (FCA/PCA) What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a...

Description: You will be the F-35 Low Observable Signature Engineer for the Signature Management & Survivability team which is responsible for advancing aircraft stealth capabilities. What You Will Be Doing As the F-35 Low Observable Signature Engineer you will be responsible for shaping the signature reduction strategy of next‑generation fighter aircraft. Your responsibilities will include: Design and develop low observable (LO) material applications and structures to minimize detectable signatures. Perform radar cross‑section (RCS) analyses and validate results against performance targets. Apply electromagnetics (EM) and computational electromagnetics (CEM) techniques to evaluate and improve stealth performance. Lead LO project and program management activities, coordinating with cross‑functional teams to meet schedule and cost objectives. Collaborate with test and analysis groups to integrate signature reduction solutions into the F‑35...