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Lockheed Martin · 11 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

Low Observable maintenanceRadar Measurement TechnologyRCS measurement equipmentTechnical proposal preparationF-35 LO experienceProject managementInformation organizationCompTIA Security+ certificationTechnical briefingsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

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

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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
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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