Research Scientist Senior - Level 3

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* Description:

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* ** What You Will Be Doing*
* 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

 Typical responsibilities may include:

- 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

** What's In It For You*
* 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

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

** Further Information About This Opportunity*
* 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

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* - 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

** Desired

Skills:

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* 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 with CV w/in 5 years

 COMPTIA Sec  Certification

** Security Clearance Statement:
** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration

** Clearance Level:
** Secret

** Other Important Information You Should Know*
* ** Expression of Interest:
** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career…