Description:As an Engineering Aide, you will be a key member of the Specialty Labs supporting engineering development and testing of parts and materials necessary for the manufacture of spacecrafts, missiles, and ground support hardware.

In this role you will,

• Ensure equipment and consumables that meet the needs of testing and engineering development are sourced, quoted, and acquired quickly to provide engineers and analyst what they need to deliver data, insights, and engineering development prototypes per customer requirements
• Contact vendors to obtain pricing for equipment repair services and follow through on the procurement process to ensure repairs are performed quickly in order to ensure testing and engineering development solutions are provided to customers on time and on budget.
• Perform laboratory support operations to meet customer expectations including chemical inventories, information system asset management, quality audits, specimen and equipment movement, manage calibration and metrology requirements, etc.
• Performing preliminary analysis of data and applying quantitative judgments to develop process optimization
• Support laboratory engineers in the development of test plans, performing testing, evaluating data and reporting test results.
• Perform lab and facilities personnel coordination to maintain effective laboratory environments
Basic Qualifications:
• Associates degree in related discipline or equivalent experience. Coursework completed towards a degree may be considered
• Basic understanding of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) principles
• Ability to tackle detailed assignments often requiring learning or developing planning and integration skills
• Desire to continually learn, ambition to proactively address challenges, and aspiration to work in a diverse team environment
Desired Skills:
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to adjust to a variety of audiences
• Able to work independently within a team and handle multiple priorities and internal customers
• Good presentation skills; must be able to present clearly and concisely on a weekly basis to management and customers
• Microsoft Office skills in PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Proficiency in project planning and product life cycle management
• Laboratory testing knowledge
• Knowledge of Material Resource Planning (MRP) for procurement
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, scrum master and use of Jira boards
• Familiarity with process documentation and ISO quality requirements
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
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 $51,000 - $89,930. 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.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $58,700 - $97,750. 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.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: 2 yr Jr College
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Materials Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First