Research Scientist Staff

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Research Scientist Staff for the F-35 Signature Integration team which is responsible for maintaining and advancing the F-35 low‑observable technology and coordinating with both internal and external customers. What You Will Be Doing As the Research Scientist Staff you will be responsible for delivering cutting‑edge research that drives the evolution of low‑observable capabilities across the F‑35 program. Your responsibilities will include: Maintain and enhance existing low‑observable technologies to meet performance goals. Lead exploratory research projects that address emerging stealth requirements. Coordinate technical solutions with internal teams and external partners. Provide expert analysis and recommendations to support system integration. Ensure all work complies with security and safety standards. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to pursue bold ideas, work hard, and enjoy what you do, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Who You Are You are a collaborative, results‑driven researcher with deep expertise in low‑observable materials and systems. You thrive in complex, multidisciplinary environments and excel at translating technical concepts into actionable solutions for both internal stakeholders and external customers. Your analytical mindset and strong communication skills make you an ideal partner for advancing the F‑35’s stealth capabilities. Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or above in Physics, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering, or Optics
Understanding of System Engineering elements
U.S. Citizenship
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in low observables (LO), supportable LO, RCS testing from zonal to pole model to flight testing.
Experience with LO integration / multi-discipline air vehicle systems design
Programming with Matlab, C/C++, Java, Python
CAD software literacy for model cleanup and meshing.
Tableau dashboard development and maintenance to display information to management
Experience in Root-Cause Corrective Action process to identify and correct signature related concerns
Customer experience through combined projects, briefings and onsite visits

Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance existing low‑observable technologies to meet performance goals.
Lead exploratory research projects that address emerging stealth requirements.
Coordinate technical solutions with internal teams and external partners.
Provide expert analysis and recommendations to support system integration.
Ensure all work complies with security and safety standards.