Lockheed Martin · 10 hours ago
Research Scientist Sr
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelLockheed Martin is seeking a Research Scientist Sr for the Signature Integration Team focused on Supportable Low Observables (SLO). The role involves leading the integration of signature-management solutions to ensure aircraft remain stealth-ready and mission-effective, along with conducting technical reviews and providing guidance for low-observable removal and restoration.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct technical reviews of modification documentation, including Change Requests, Initial Retrofit Plans, and Time Compliance Technical Directives
Provide low-observable (LO) removal and restoration guidance and technical support to maintainers
Plan, execute, post-process, and communicate results of laboratory, field, depot, flight, and vehicle signature measurements
Deliver LO technical support for validation and verification of modifications
Coordinate LO technical support for site surveys and stand-up events
Qualification
Required
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access
Collaborative technical leader with proven expertise in low‑observable signature management
Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly, both in writing and verbally
Hands‑on experience with RCS measurement equipment
Customer interaction experience
Delivering technically sound proposals and estimates
Motivated by challenging problems and eager to drive continuous improvement in stealth technologies
Preferred
Experienced with Radar Measurement Technology
F-35 LO maintenance/troubleshooting experience
F-22 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
F-35 engineering and logistics systems experience (JDL - JSF Data Library, PDM - Product Data Manager, QAD – Quality Assurance Document, ATLAS - Advanced Technical Logistics Applications System, VAS - Visual Augmentation System, SFM - Shop Floor Manager.)
Familiarity with F-35 and/or 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
Benefits
Flexible scheduling options
Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package
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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