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Senior Materials Engineer

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$108K - $135K/yr

The Senior Materials Engineer will provide sustaining support on both production and development ... Classification: Full-time Exempt Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for ...

Ursa Major

Senior Materials Engineer

Greeley, CO · On-site

$108K - $135K/yr

The Senior Materials Engineer will provide sustaining support on both production and development ... Classification: Full-time Exempt Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for ...

Ursa Major

Senior Materials Engineer

Berthoud, CO · On-site

$108K - $135K/yr

The Senior Materials Engineer will provide sustaining support on both production and development ... Classification: Full-time Exempt Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for ...

Charter Manufacturing Company

The Materials Engineering Rotational program provides the opportunity for a recent Materials Engineering/Metallurgical Engineering graduate to join Charter Steel on a full-time basis and rotate ...

Charter Manufacturing Company

The Materials Engineering Rotational program provides the opportunity for a recent Materials Engineering/Metallurgical Engineering graduate to join Charter Steel on a full-time basis and rotate ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time materials engineer in the United States is $92,639.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Materials Engineer vs Materials Scientist?

AspectFull Time Materials EngineerMaterials Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or related field; often includes certifications in materials testingTypically holds a Master's or Ph.D. in Materials Science or related disciplines; advanced research credentials
Work EnvironmentIndustrial settings, manufacturing plants, R&D labs focused on product development and quality controlResearch laboratories, academic institutions, focused on fundamental material properties and innovations
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturers, aerospace, automotive, electronics industriesUniversities, research institutes, specialized R&D firms

Full Time Materials Engineers focus on applying material knowledge to develop and improve products in industrial settings, while Materials Scientists primarily conduct research to understand material properties and innovate new materials. Both roles require strong technical skills but differ in their focus on application versus research.

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Materials Engineer - Late Career

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$161K - $299K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Coordinate activities for a group of Materials Engineers working on tactical hardware.

  • Review technical designs for compliance against military and industry requirements and recommend changes as necessary.

  • Write and implement test plans for the qualification of materials and processes.

Lockheed Martin rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

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The Lead Materials Engineer role will include a variety of tasks and activities with a primary focus on materials and processes.
Responsibilities will include:Coordinating activities for a group of Materials Engineers who work on tactical hardware.Reviewing technical designs for compliance against military and industry requirements. Recommending changes to designs where necessary to meet requirements. Writing and implementing test plans for qualification of materials and processes.Coordinating with suppliers, subcontractors, and customers.Coordinating with other disciplines such as Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement.
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.
Basic Qualifications
  • Professional experience in the aerospace industry or in a related engineering field.
  • Expertise in Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP) Engineering, such as areas of specifications, product development, qualification/screening, and manufacturing anomaly resolution.
  • Prior leadership of technical development projects.
  • Expertise in corrosion prevention practices.
  • Prior experience evaluating designs against MIL-STD-11991 and/or NASA-STD-6016 requirements.
  • Willingness/ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance; US Citizenship required

Desired Skills
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Physics, Material Sciences, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Expertise in coating and plating processes applied to metallic and non-metallic hardware.
  • Expertise in composite material design and manufacturing.
  • Experience participating in major program milestone reviews such as Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews.
  • Prior leadership of technical teams.
  • Current or former Engineering Material Review Board certification.
  • Familiarity with risk management processes.
  • Prior experience evaluating designs against Missile Defense Agency's PMAP
  • Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
  • Active or Current Secret clearance

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $161300.00 - $299500.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (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.

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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912

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