Supportable Low Observable Engineer

Lockheed Martin • Edwards Air Force Base, CA

333d • $89,300 - $157,550

About The Position

We are Lockheed Martin. The successful candidate will be a F-35 SLO subject matter expert, to include low observables, signature materials and processes, and supportable low observables. The selectee will participate and support all activities associated with the LO components of the Developmental Test F-35 aircraft, including identifying, developing, implementing, and sustaining process improvements as they relate to the maintenance of LO coatings and the use and development of LO verification measurement equipment, and signature management. The position requires the ability to explain technical concepts in a comprehensible manner. 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

• B.S. STEM field from an accredited college in a related discipline or equivalent experience in aviation or sustainment.
• Previous experience in low observables (LO), survivability, or susceptibility.
• Familiarity with F-35 airframe design and coating materials and methods, aircraft systems and subsystems.
• Previous experience working with aircraft radar cross section (RCS) analysis systems.
• Extensive experience with F-35 LOHAS.
• Ability to obtain and hold F-35 program clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with drawing/schematics reading and interpretation.
• Small team leadership experience in a flightline environment.
• Understanding of military/aircraft maintenance procedures.
• Project management and execution of signature technology.
• Experience interfacing with teams of contractors and military customers.
• Experience collaborating across multi-disciplined engineering and sustainment teams.
• Experience working with large scale data systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Signature Management RCS processing.
• Responsible for planning, performing, post-processing, and communicating the results of laboratory, field, depot, flight, and vehicle signature measurements for fleet health adjudication.
• Responsible to provide LO technical support for the validation and verification of the modifications and fielded non-standard repairs.
• Responsible to provide LO technical support for the Developmental Test 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree