Job Description

The Staff Engineer will lead advanced structural analysis efforts to evaluate corrosion in high performance materials exposed to harsh environmental conditions for long durations (weather, thermal cycling, high humidity, etc, ...). The role requires expertise in composite material behavior, damage mechanisms, specialized corrosion assessment techniques, and field repair and rework options to preserve structural functionality. The incumbent will act as a technical authority, mentor junior engineers, and drive the development of analysis tools, test methods, and design recommendations that ensure long term structural integrity of aerospace or defense systems.

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Basic Qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in structural analysis and corrosion engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise with composite materials (e.g., carbon fiber, glass fiber, hybrid composites or similar).
• Advanced proficiency in finite element analysis tools (e.g. Abaqus, NASTRAN or similar).
• Knowledge of relevant aerospace/defense standards governing corrosion and structural integrity (e.g., MIL STD 1629, ASTM G1, G31, G85).

Desired skills
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is strongly preferred.
• Competence in material characterization techniques (SEM, EDS, FTIR, DMA).
• Experience with high performance aerospace or defense programs.
• Publications or patents related to corrosion science, composite durability, or advanced structural analysis.
• Experience using data driven or machine learning approaches for life prediction modeling.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams, provide mentorship, and influence decisions across functional boundaries.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to produce clear technical reports and deliver concise presentations to senior leadership.

Other Important Information

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.

Work Schedule Information

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.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115. 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.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $120,100 - $208,150. 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.