Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago
Research Scientist Senior - Level 3
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelLockheed Martin is seeking an experienced Research Scientist to join their F-35 Signature Integration Team. The role involves maintaining RCS integrity, operating measurement equipment, and developing process improvements related to low observables, while also requiring strong communication skills for technical briefings and customer interactions.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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)
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance
Strong communication skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing as evidenced by prior final reports and technical briefings to large (possibly adversarial) groups
Ability to explain complex technical concepts in a readily comprehensible manner
Experience in customer/client interaction and preparing successful technical proposals
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)
Travel will be required to support tasks
Preferred
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
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
Benefits
Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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