Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or above in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or another technical degree program - with 1+ years of experience or a Master's Degree in related fields with no experience
Job Description
You will be the Research Scientist for the ADP SLO team which is responsible for driving engineering support across design and production programs.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Research Scientist you will be responsible for providing engineering support to production, collecting and analyzing RCS data, and developing sustainment processes.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Collect RCS data using specialized test equipment and interpret results to influence component serviceability.
- Develop processes and procedures for LO sustainment, including defect and repair effect assessments.
- Perform Stability‑Over‑Time analysis and contribute to intellectual‑property evaluations and patent applications.
- Coordinate inter‑departmental activities and research efforts related to materials and coatings applications.
- Support program decision‑making through data‑driven insights and recommendations.
What’s In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. 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.
Who You Are
You are a collaborative engineer‑scientist with strong analytical skills, experience in data acquisition and interpretation, and a proven ability to develop robust processes. You thrive in multidisciplinary environments, can translate complex data into actionable insights, and are motivated by solving challenging technical problems.
Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Desired Skills
Composites Fabrication Experience/Exposure
- Low Observable Maintenance
- Familiarity with Powered on Vehicles, Testing, and Flight Line Operations
- Previous experience in low observables (LO), survivability, or susceptibility
- Stealth Aircraft LO maintenance/troubleshooting experience
- Signature measurement utilizing different tier measurement devices, RADAR Cross section test and evaluation background
- Experience with Tier II RCS Measurement equipment and Low Observable Repair Verification
Knowledge of VAS, PDM, Computer Aided Design (CAD), CATIA V5 (Preferred), 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 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
- Active Security Clearance Secret or Top Secret with CV w/in 5 years
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.
Ability to work remotely
Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
