Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or above in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or another technical degree program
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
- 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
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.
