Hiring: Research Engineer Sr Stf - E5 Company: Lockheed Martin Location: Grand Prairie, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-09 18:08:46 Employment Type: Hybrid About the job Required Skills: •You will be the •Senior Staff Research Engineer •for the Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) team. Our team is responsible for identifying, developing, and transitioning next-generation additive manufacturing technologies to enable future mission-critical systems across Lockheed Martin. •What You Will Be Doing •, you will lead the identification, evaluation, and maturation of emerging additive manufacturing materials, processes, and digital technologies spanning low-to-mid Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). •Your Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To •Emerging Materials Development •Identify and evaluate new material systems for additive manufacturing, including metals, polymers, ceramics, and multifunctional materials •Advance new alloys for established additive manufacturing processes •Support development of novel advanced materials for next-generation applications and to address future production needs •Emerging Process Development •Evaluate and mature alternative additive manufacturing processes (e.g., binder jetting, DED, hybrid manufacturing, resin-based sintering / vat photopolymerization with debind-and-sinter workflows, and other emerging methods) •Develop understanding of process-structure-property relationships •Assess scalability and transition potential for production environments •Technology Scouting & Strategy Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related field •Significant experience in additive manufacturing technologies •Experience working with low-to-mid TRL technologies •Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering fundamentals •Ability to lead technical efforts and influence cross-functional teams •Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence across a broad range of stakeholders, including engineering teams, manufacturing personnel, Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!