Research Scientist

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.

• Become 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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
• 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

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.