Lockheed Martin · 17 hours ago
Research Scientist Sr
Cherry Point Landing, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelLockheed Martin Aeronautics Company is seeking an experienced Research Scientist to join the F-35 Signature Integration Team. The role involves maintaining RCS integrity and providing technical support for Low Observable operations, including the validation and verification of modifications and field action requests.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
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
Experience in customer/client interaction and preparing successful technical proposals
Strong communication skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing as evidenced by prior final reports and technical briefings to large groups
Ability to explain complex technical concepts in a readily comprehensible manner
Experience with Radar Measurement Technology
F-35 LO maintenance/troubleshooting experience
Knowledge of VAS, PDM, Computer Aided Design (CAD), CATIA V5, Matlab, Compuquest, relational databases, CRM, Excel
Previous experience in low observables (LO), survivability, or susceptibility
Project or program management, and execution of signature technology
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
Ability to coordinate with various functions on the team to develop integrated technical/project solutions to both tactical and strategic program risks and issues
Preferred
Prior military service at multiple levels of fighter aircraft maintenance, logistics, and support
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
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
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$6.06BKey Investors
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Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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