Lockheed Martin · 7 hours ago
Research Scientist Sr
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company is seeking an experienced and motivated candidate to join the Signature Integration Team for Supportable Low Observables at FRC-E Cherry Point. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the RCS integrity of the F-35 and will operate and analyze measurement equipment while implementing process improvements related to low observables.
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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
5 years of professional experience with a related Bachelor's degree or 3 years of professional experience with a related Master's degree
Knowledge of Low Observable production, or maintenance concepts and operations
Must be a U.S. Citizen
This position requires special access and requires Active DoD Secret security clearance with an investigation within the last 5 years or continuous vetting
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
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.
Funding
Current Stage
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Air Force Research Laboratory
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