Job Description
You will be the Research Scientist for the Signature Integration Team for Supportable Low Observables (SLO) which is responsible for advancing low observable technologies on the F-35 program.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Research Scientist you will be responsible for becoming the subject-matter expert in supportable low observables, driving measurement and analysis of radar cross-section (RCS) and guiding process improvements for low observable (LO) coatings and verification equipment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Support SLO operations supporting production, sustainment, and development requirements.
Perform technical reviews of modification documentation, including Change Requests, Initial Retrofit Plans, and Time Compliance Technical Directives.
Plan, execute, post-process, and communicate results of laboratory, field, depot, flight, and vehicle signature measurements.
Provide LO technical support for validation and verification of modifications and field action requests.
Support the operation of the Low Observable Health Assessment System (LOHAS) and coordinate with cross-functional teams to develop integrated technical solutions.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience working on LO on 5th gen aircraft
• Knowledge of Low Observable production, or maintenance concepts and operations.
Desired skills
Desired skills :
• Experienced with Radar Measurement Technology F-35 LO maintenance/troubleshooting experience
• Knowledge of VAS, PDM, Computer Aided Design (CAD), CATIA V5, Matlab, Compuquest, relational data bases, CRM, Excel
• Previous experience in low observables (LO), survivability, or susceptibility
• Project or program management, and execution of signature technology
• F-35 LO maintenance/troubleshooting experience
• Proven experience interfacing with diverse teams of contractors and military customers
• Experience with Repair Verification Radar (RVR) or other zonal RCS equipment
• Experience in radar cross section (RCS), Low Observable (LO) materials and processes, LOHAS
Project or program management, and execution of signature technology
• Prior military service at multiple levels of fighter aircraft maintenance, logistics, and support preferred.
• Familiarity with F-35 airframe design and coating materials and methods, aircraft systems and subsystems.
• Experience collaborating across multi-disciplined engineering and sustainment teams
• Excellent information organization skills
• Excellent written and verbal presentation
• CompTIA Security+ certification
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.
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 $76,500 - $134,895. 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 $88,000 - $152,490. 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.
