Overview
On Site
USD 104,500.00 - 184,115.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Ionic
Research
Documentation
High Performance Computing
FOCUS
HPC
Mentorship
Programming Languages
Python
C++
Workflow
Publications
Communication
Data Analysis
Presentations
Applied Mathematics
Chemistry
Materials Science
Physics
Modeling
DFT
Dynamics
Algorithms
Finite Element Analysis
COMSOL
MATLAB
Machine Learning (ML)
Artificial Intelligence
Microwave
RF
Antennas
Innovation
Telecommuting
Recruiting
Jersey
Training
Life Insurance
Job Details
Job Description
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Material Scientist to advance physics-based computational modeling and atomistic simulation of complex dielectric materials for cutting edge defense technologies. As part of the High-Power Electromagnetics (HPEM) Team, this position centers on the development of game-changing dielectric systems for novel RF applications. Key focus areas include predicting and evaluating electronic and ionic transport phenomena, band structure, defects and doping effects, elemental and redox chemistry, field-matter interaction, carrier excitation and relaxation dynamics, and dielectric/thermal properties.
What You Will Be Doing
The successful candidate will support geographically distributed interdisciplinary teams in solving complex, unstructured problems, developing simulation workflows, and ensuring consistent research documentation. Responsibilities include designing and executing computational studies, analyzing large datasets, integrating material models into system-level performance assessments via collaborating with experimentalists and system engineers, and presenting findings to technical stakeholders and customers.
A strong foundation in electronic structure and electromagnetic theory is required, along with a track record of peer-reviewed publications in dielectric material modeling for RF devices. The candidate should be comfortable mentoring early-career engineers, partnering with universities, and driving innovation at the intersection of materials science, RF physics, and high-performance computing.
Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
You thrive in a collaborative, fast paced environment where complex physics meets real world impact. You will be at the forefront of creating game changing technologies that protect national security. Lockheed Martin offers access to world class HPC resources, unparalleled mentorship, and the chance to publish groundbreaking work while shaping next generation defense capabilities. If you are passionate about pushing the limits of materials science, mentoring talent, and delivering results that matter, this is the role for you-apply now and help define the future of missile and fire control systems.
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
This position is in Grand Prairie, TX.
#mfcnews
Basic Qualifications
PhD or MS in Condensed Matter Physics, Applied mathematics, Materials Science, Materials Engineering or related technical discipline.
Expert-level ability in materials modeling, particularly in understanding band structure, carrier/lattice dynamics, defects and quasi-particle excitation, and field-induced phenomena in ordered/disordered dielectric systems.
Highly proficient in programming languages like Python, C++, MATLAB, or similar for data analysis and integration with simulation workflow.
Demonstrated expertise in predicting structure-property relationship via modeling and simulation of physical properties in bulk dielectrics and composites.
Experience with photonic, metamaterial, or RF system simulations in tools such as MATLAB, CST, COMSOL is a plus.
Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications or equivalent contributions in modeling/simulation of material properties.
Demonstrated ability to work and lead in a collaborative, diverse environment.
Excellent communication skills and hands on experience in data analysis, presentation, and compiling into technical reports.
Desired skills
PhD in theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, Applied mathematics, Materials Science, Material Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or related technical discipline.
10+ years of experience with computational methods for physics-based modeling, simulation, or engineering analysis of materials.
Experience working with and designing High-Power Electromagnetics (HPEM) systems.
Excellent theoretical foundation in atomistic modeling within frameworks such as DFT molecular dynamics.
Deep understanding of defects in crystalline and amorphous materials, with familiarity in spectroscopic techniques and tools used for their characterization.
Fundamental knowledge of field-matter interactions, dielectric breakdown, and failure mechanisms under extreme environments.
Ability to adapt and integrate different simulation tools and algorithms-such as phase-field, finite element, and finite difference methods-using platforms like COMSOL or MATLAB to rapidly evaluate material properties.
Experience in applying ML/AI methods to accelerate materials discovery and property prediction is a plus.
Have broad exposure to high power microwave applications and RF communications such as antenna design.
EEO
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.
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Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
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.
Ability to work remotely
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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.
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Material Scientist to advance physics-based computational modeling and atomistic simulation of complex dielectric materials for cutting edge defense technologies. As part of the High-Power Electromagnetics (HPEM) Team, this position centers on the development of game-changing dielectric systems for novel RF applications. Key focus areas include predicting and evaluating electronic and ionic transport phenomena, band structure, defects and doping effects, elemental and redox chemistry, field-matter interaction, carrier excitation and relaxation dynamics, and dielectric/thermal properties.
What You Will Be Doing
The successful candidate will support geographically distributed interdisciplinary teams in solving complex, unstructured problems, developing simulation workflows, and ensuring consistent research documentation. Responsibilities include designing and executing computational studies, analyzing large datasets, integrating material models into system-level performance assessments via collaborating with experimentalists and system engineers, and presenting findings to technical stakeholders and customers.
A strong foundation in electronic structure and electromagnetic theory is required, along with a track record of peer-reviewed publications in dielectric material modeling for RF devices. The candidate should be comfortable mentoring early-career engineers, partnering with universities, and driving innovation at the intersection of materials science, RF physics, and high-performance computing.
Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
You thrive in a collaborative, fast paced environment where complex physics meets real world impact. You will be at the forefront of creating game changing technologies that protect national security. Lockheed Martin offers access to world class HPC resources, unparalleled mentorship, and the chance to publish groundbreaking work while shaping next generation defense capabilities. If you are passionate about pushing the limits of materials science, mentoring talent, and delivering results that matter, this is the role for you-apply now and help define the future of missile and fire control systems.
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
This position is in Grand Prairie, TX.
#mfcnews
Basic Qualifications
PhD or MS in Condensed Matter Physics, Applied mathematics, Materials Science, Materials Engineering or related technical discipline.
Expert-level ability in materials modeling, particularly in understanding band structure, carrier/lattice dynamics, defects and quasi-particle excitation, and field-induced phenomena in ordered/disordered dielectric systems.
Highly proficient in programming languages like Python, C++, MATLAB, or similar for data analysis and integration with simulation workflow.
Demonstrated expertise in predicting structure-property relationship via modeling and simulation of physical properties in bulk dielectrics and composites.
Experience with photonic, metamaterial, or RF system simulations in tools such as MATLAB, CST, COMSOL is a plus.
Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications or equivalent contributions in modeling/simulation of material properties.
Demonstrated ability to work and lead in a collaborative, diverse environment.
Excellent communication skills and hands on experience in data analysis, presentation, and compiling into technical reports.
Desired skills
PhD in theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, Applied mathematics, Materials Science, Material Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or related technical discipline.
10+ years of experience with computational methods for physics-based modeling, simulation, or engineering analysis of materials.
Experience working with and designing High-Power Electromagnetics (HPEM) systems.
Excellent theoretical foundation in atomistic modeling within frameworks such as DFT molecular dynamics.
Deep understanding of defects in crystalline and amorphous materials, with familiarity in spectroscopic techniques and tools used for their characterization.
Fundamental knowledge of field-matter interactions, dielectric breakdown, and failure mechanisms under extreme environments.
Ability to adapt and integrate different simulation tools and algorithms-such as phase-field, finite element, and finite difference methods-using platforms like COMSOL or MATLAB to rapidly evaluate material properties.
Experience in applying ML/AI methods to accelerate materials discovery and property prediction is a plus.
Have broad exposure to high power microwave applications and RF communications such as antenna design.
EEO
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.
*
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
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.
Ability to work remotely
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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.
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