Engineered Biology Senior Research Scientist

Job Description

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At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to think big, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you!
The Advanced Technology Center (ATC) is the research lab for Lockheed Martin Space. Through our own skills and those of our partners—including universities and research labs around the world—we’re able to put vision in motion. While we are a part of LM's space division, our technologies are far-reaching across domains. Napkin sketches of lasers that can shoot down UAVs—we made it real. Changing molecules so metals behave differently? We invented that. ATC’s story is written in the success of missions here on Earth and far, far into space. Our innovation extends beyond incremental change. We strive for first-of-a-kind capability with enduring impact. Whatever the application, our charter is to create game-changing technologies. At the ATC, we’re inspiring change in our endless pursuit of what’s next.
We are searching for a Senior Research Scientist to join our Engineered Biology research team in the Greater Boston Area. In this role, you will support current and future research programs focused on the evaluation of engineered biological materials for aerospace, defense and space applications. You should be familiar with material science, chemistry or physics, and the application of these disciplines in developing novel products and processes – e.g. sensing modalities, microelectronic architectures, additive manufacturing, specialty films and coatings, and biofuels.
Some of your daily responsibilities will include:
• Conducting laboratory research on various materials.
• Process engineering tasks, such as characterization, handling and functionalization.
• Developing and preparing test samples.
• Forming agreements with vendors and partner organizations.
• Shaping and pursuing materials-based R&D opportunities.
• Working in multi-disciplinary teams to achieve program milestones.
• Working independently to resolve technical issues.
Your role will require effective communication and the development of concise, professional technical presentation materials for peers, management, and customers. This role will also include periodic travel to domestic locations.
You would typically have a PhD; a Master’s Degree with 3 years of professional experience; or a Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience.
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters an inclusive work environment that encourages differences and big-picture thinking.
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Basic Qualifications:
• Knowledge in materials science / engineering or chemistry.
• Experience with material synthesis, formulation, process control/optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to perform R&D in an engineering or other scientific discipline.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting while managing multiple research projects.
• Materials or process related background and/or field of study, including experience with either metals, composites, polymers, ceramics, adhesive bonding, films, and/or coatings.
• Understanding of material properties definitions and being familiar with measurement techniques.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Desired Skills:
• Knowledge of material processes for product design, development, improvement and production.
• Experience with energetics, high-temp materials or directed energy.
• Experience leading project teams for technology development.
• Experience in formulating technical requirements, specifications, and program plans.
• Knowledge of operating conditions and requirements for space environments, previous direct work experience in the space industry will be valuable
• Experience with materials for extreme environments (e.g. oxidation, thermal stress, radiation).
• Experience with mechanical, optical, and surface chemistry characterization tools (Instron, SEM/EDX, XRD, XPS, TEM, DSC/TGA/DMA, etc.) and materials testing
• Program/project management experience with cost and schedule oversight.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance Current security clearance.