Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
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For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure. The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.
As the FBM Life Extension Materials and Processes (M&P) Associate Manager at Lockheed Martin Space, you have an immediate impact in shaping the organization’s future. This is an opportunity to lead a dynamic M&P team supporting Missile programs. Drawing upon previous leadership experience and your own technical expertise you will help your team overcome challenges and build the organizational talent to solve the challenges of the future. This position manages more than one technical engineering and science organization. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
• Previous experience in Materials & Processes or related field.
• Experience guiding the successful completion of significant projects and/or multi-discipline team efforts
• Familiar with key aspects of materials and processes engineering functions (specifications, selection, qualification/screening, receiving inspection, Destructive Physical Analysis)
• Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-disciplined teams
• Ability/willingness to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance; US Citizenship required
• Experience in mentoring and supporting career development
• Expertise with a variety of materials and process engineering disciplines including adhesives, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, tapes, silicone rubber, bonding, cleaning, problem investigations, root cause analysis, and manufacturing processes for high reliability aerospace products
• Experience with part procurement, qualification and traceability issues
• Experience working closely with subcontractors
• Broad experience in the selection and application of parts, materials and processes
• Experience participating in major program milestone reviews such as PDR and CDR
• Experience providing schedule, staffing, workload, metrics and technical issue briefings to management
• Project Management experience
• Ability to communicate across organizational levels and functionalities
• Active or Current Top Secret
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
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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.
Skills Required
- Previous experience in Materials and Processes or a related field
- Experience guiding successful completion of significant projects or multidisciplinary team efforts
- Familiarity with materials and processes engineering functions, including specifications, selection, qualification or screening, receiving inspection, and destructive physical analysis
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
- Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Experience mentoring and supporting career development
- Expertise with materials and process engineering disciplines, including adhesives, lubricants, hydraulic fluids, tapes, silicone rubber, bonding, cleaning, investigations, root cause analysis, and manufacturing processes for high-reliability aerospace products
- Experience with part procurement, qualification, and traceability issues
- Experience working closely with subcontractors
- Broad experience selecting and applying parts, materials, and processes
- Experience participating in major program milestone reviews such as PDR and CDR
- Experience providing schedule, staffing, workload, metrics, and technical issue briefings to management
- Project management experience
- Ability to communicate across organizational levels and functions
- Active or current Top Secret clearance
Lockheed Martin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lockheed Martin and has not been reviewed or approved by Lockheed Martin.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout element, with a strong 401(k) program and options like an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance total compensation and long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive from day one, with multiple plan options, mental health resources, and virtual care. Wellness supports such as on‑site services and preventive programs are also highlighted.
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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