Lockheed Martin
Materials Engineer (Composites)
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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.
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About The Role
A talented individual skilled as a Materials Engineer is required to join the Special Projects team at Lockheed Martin, Ampthill. The job will involve a range of materials research activities. We are in need of someone to do hands-on materials R&D and possibly some hands-on testing.
Niche skills are required across composites. Composite focus is on Carbon / Silica phenolic composite processing and characterisation. We are also looking into novel technologies for space and aerospace applications so experience in high temperature materials / materials used in hypersonics would be a welcome addition.
Required Skills, Qualifications And Experience
- Materials research or Materials science and engineering background (qualifications and work experience) in composite materials.
- Composites experience in carbon fibre composites processing and testing.
- Understanding of composite materials processing.
- Experience in composite methods.
- Understanding of composite materials applied to space and aerospace applications.
- Writing technical documents.
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Desired Skills
- Background in high temperature materials / Hypersonics materials would be a welcome addition.
- Experience of Lab based materials development and testing.
- Understanding of phenolic resin processing, properties and chemistry.
- Experience of working within an ISO 9001 Quality system.
- Presentation skills.
- Knowledge of both destructive and non-destructive inspection techniques.
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