Research Scientist Senior - Level 3

Description

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company F-35 program seeks an experienced and motivated candidate to join the Signature Integration Team for Supportable Low Observables (SLO). The successful candidate will be a part of the F-35 SLO team to become a subject matter expert in supportable low observables. The engineer will be responsible for maintaining the RCS integrity of the F-35. This engineer will operate and analyze the output RCS zonal and point inspection measurement equipment.

The selectee will be required to identify, develop, implement, and sustain process improvements as they relate to the maintenance of LO coatings and the use and development of LO verification measurement equipment. The position requires strong communication skills. A demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing is required as evidenced by prior final reports and technical briefings to large (possibly adversarial) groups.

An ability to explain complex technical concepts in a readily comprehensible manner is an advantage. The candidate should have experience in customer/client interaction and preparing successful technical proposals. This will include the ability to perceive customer needs, develop a compelling technical approach to meet those needs, clearly and concisely describe a plan for implementing the technical approach, and provide reasonable cost/schedule estimates for the work required.

• Responsible for SLO operations to support production, sustainment, and development requirements.
• Responsible for performing technical reviews of modification documentation to include, Change requests (CRs), IRPs (Initial Retrofit Plans), TCTDs (Time Compliance Technical Directives), LO Workbooks.
• Responsible for planning, performing, post-processing, and communicating the results of laboratory, field, depot, flight, and vehicle signature measurements.
• Responsible to provide LO technical support for the validation and verification of the modifications and field action requests.
• Responsible to provide LO technical support for the operation of Low Observable Health Assessment System (LOHAS).

Candidate will coordinate with various functions on the team to develop integrated technical/project solutions to both tactical and strategic program risks and issues.

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Travel will be required to support tasks.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX. Discover Fort Worth.

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

• Bachelor’s degree or above in one of the following fields:
  Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or another technical degree program - with 3+ years of experience
• Previous experience in low observables (LO), survivability, or susceptibility

• F-35 LO maintenance/troubleshooting experience
• Signature measurement utilizing different tier measurement devices, RADAR Cross section test and evaluation background.
• Experience with Repair Verification Radar (RVR), Handheld Imaging Tool (HIT) or other zonal RCS equipment
• F-35 LO maintenance/troubleshooting experience
• Knowledge of VAS, PDM, Computer Aided Design (CAD), CATIA V5, Matlab, Compuquest, relational data bases, CRM, Excel
• Proven experience interfacing with diverse teams of contractors and military customers
• Experience in radar cross section (RCS), Low Observable (LO) materials and processes, LOHAS Project or program management, and execution of signature technology
• 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 skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Secret Security Clearance within 5 years
• COMPTIA Sec+…