Research Scientist Sr

Lockheed Martin•Cherry Point, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company F-35 program seeks an experienced and motivated candidate to join the Signature Integration Team for Supportable Low Observables (SLO) at FRC-E Cherry Point. The successful candidate will be a part of the F-35 SLO team to become a subject matter expert in supportable low observables. The engineer will be responsible for maintaining the RCS integrity of the F-35. This engineer will operate and analyze the output RCS zonal and point inspection measurement equipment. The selectee will be required to identify, develop, implement, and sustain process improvements as they relate to the maintenance of LO coatings and the use and development of LO verification measurement equipment. The position requires strong communication skills. A demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing is required as evidenced by prior final reports and technical briefings to large (possibly adversarial) groups. An ability to explain complex technical concepts in a readily comprehensible manner is an advantage. The candidate should have experience in customer/client interaction and preparing successful technical proposals. This will include the ability to perceive customer needs, develop a compelling technical approach to meet those needs, clearly and concisely describe a plan for implementing the technical approach, and provide reasonable cost/schedule estimates for the work required.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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 Project or program management, and execution of signature technology
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

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). Candidate will coordinate with various functions on the team to develop integrated technical/project solutions to both tactical and strategic program risks and issues.
Travel may be required to support tasks.