Lockheed Martin · 22 hours ago
F-35 Low Observable Signature Engineer
Palmdale California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$131K/yr - $227K/yrLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking an F-35 Low Observable Signature Engineer for their Signature Management & Survivability team. The role involves shaping the signature reduction strategy for next-generation fighter aircraft, focusing on design and development of low observable materials and performing radar cross-section analyses.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and develop low observable (LO) material applications and structures to minimize detectable signatures
Perform radar cross‑section (RCS) analyses and validate results against performance targets
Apply electromagnetics (EM) and computational electromagnetics (CEM) techniques to evaluate and improve stealth performance
Lead LO project and program management activities, coordinating with cross‑functional teams to meet schedule and cost objectives
Collaborate with test and analysis groups to integrate signature reduction solutions into the F‑35 platform
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or above in one of the following fields: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or technically related degree
U.S. Citizenship
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
Preferred
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Recognized experience in low observables (LO), survivability, or susceptibility
Experience with radar cross section measurements/testing or radio-frequency (RF) antenna design/integration
Experience in LO modeling and predictions; Computational electromagnetics (CEM) software
Experience with LO integration / air vehicle systems design
Proficient in MATLAB coding, Microsoft Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
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.
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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