Job Description
You will be the Research Scientist Sr for the Signature Integration Team for Supportable Low Observables (SLO) which is responsible for advancing low-observable capabilities across the F-22 program.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Research Scientist Sr you will be responsible for leading the integration of signature-management solutions that keep our aircraft stealth-ready and mission-effective.
Your responsibilities will include:
Conduct technical reviews of modification documentation, including Change Requests, Initial Retrofit Plans, and Time Compliance Technical Directives.
Provide low-observable (LO) removal and restoration guidance and technical support to maintainers.
Plan, execute, post-process, and communicate results of laboratory, field, depot, flight, and vehicle signature measurements.
Deliver LO technical support for validation and verification of modifications.
Coordinate LO technical support for site surveys and stand-up events.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or above in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or another technical degree program
Desired skills
• Experienced with Radar Measurement Technology
• F-22 or other aircraft LO maintenance/troubleshooting experience
• Proven experience interfacing with diverse teams of contractors, military customers, and depot management
• Experience with Repair Verification Radar (RVR) or other zonal RCS equipment
• Familiarity with F-22 airframe design and coating materials and methods, aircraft systems and subsystems.
• Prior military service at multiple levels of fighter aircraft maintenance, logistics, and support preferred.
• Project management experience with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral), with a willingness to engage with subject matter experts in a variety of different functional organizations.
• Previous experience in low observables (LO), survivability, or susceptibility
• Experience in radar cross section (RCS) design, Low Observable (LO) materials and processes
• Experienced in the application of aircraft spray material to include paint and/or LO material
• Project or program management, and execution of signature technology
• Ability to operate autonomously with minimal direction from management
• Proven experience interfacing with diverse teams of contractors, military customers, and depot management
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 $93,200 - $164,450. 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 $107,300 - $185,840. 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.
