Location
Orlando
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
May 31, 2026
Job Description
**Description:** Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a Composites Development Lab Research Engineer to support laboratory operations and execute development efforts in advanced composite materials and processes.
This role combines hands-on lab execution with applied research and development. The selected candidate will support daily lab activities while contributing to internal research (IRAD) and program-driven efforts.
The engineer will operate in a hands-on lab environment and collaborate across design, materials and processes (M&P), manufacturing, and test organizations.
Key Responsibilities
-Support daily operations of a composites development laboratory
-Execute hands-on composite manufacturing processes (tooling design, tool prep, wet layup, prepreg layup, resin infusion, oven/autoclave cure, assembly)
-Create and maintain 3D CAD models and engineering drawings to support tooling and hardware development
-Perform tolerance stack-ups an...
This role combines hands-on lab execution with applied research and development. The selected candidate will support daily lab activities while contributing to internal research (IRAD) and program-driven efforts.
The engineer will operate in a hands-on lab environment and collaborate across design, materials and processes (M&P), manufacturing, and test organizations.
Key Responsibilities
-Support daily operations of a composites development laboratory
-Execute hands-on composite manufacturing processes (tooling design, tool prep, wet layup, prepreg layup, resin infusion, oven/autoclave cure, assembly)
-Create and maintain 3D CAD models and engineering drawings to support tooling and hardware development
-Perform tolerance stack-ups an...