Lockheed Martin
Palmdale, California
Research Scientist
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Security Clearance
Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Shift
First
Direct/Indirect
Direct
Business Area
Aeronautics Company
Department
6T2P00:PD SIGNATURE INTEGRATION ENG
Relocation/Housing Stipend Available
Possible
Job Code/Title
E1482:Research Scientist
Job Class
Aeronautical Engineering
Job Category
Experienced Professional
Program
P29
Req Type
Full-Time
Job Description
You will be the Research Scientist for the ADP SLO team which is responsible for driving engineering support across design and production programs.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Research Scientist you will be responsible for providing engineering support to production, collecting and analyzing RCS data, and developing sustainment processes.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Collect RCS data using specialized test equipment and interpret results to influence component serviceability.
- Develop processes and procedures for LO sustainment, including defect and repair effect assessments.
- Perform Stability‑Over‑Time analysis and contribute to intellectual‑property evaluations and patent applications.
- Coordinate inter‑departmental activities and research efforts related to materials and coatings applications.
- Support program decision‑making through data‑driven insights and recommendations.
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 dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are
You are a collaborative engineer‑scientist with strong analytical skills, experience in data acquisition and interpretation, and a proven ability to develop robust processes. You thrive in multidisciplinary environments, can translate complex data into actionable insights, and are motivated by solving challenging technical problems.
Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or above in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or another technical degree program - with 1+ years of experience or a Master's Degree in related fields with no experience
Desired skills
Composites Fabrication Experience/Exposure
- Low Observable Maintenance
- Familiarity with Powered on Vehicles, Testing, and Flight Line Operations
- Previous experience in low observables (LO), survivability, or susceptibility
- Stealth Aircraft LO maintenance/troubleshooting experience
- Signature measurement utilizing different tier measurement devices, RADAR Cross section test and evaluation background
- Experience with Tier II RCS Measurement equipment and Low Observable Repair Verification
Knowledge of VAS, PDM, Computer Aided Design (CAD), CATIA V5 (Preferred), Matlab, Compuquest, relational data bases, CRM, Excel
- Proven experience interfacing with diverse teams of contractors and military customers
- Experience in radar cross section (RCS), Low Observable (LO) materials and processes, LOHAS Project or program management, and execution of signature technology
- Familiarity with 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 skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Active Security Clearance Secret or Top Secret with CV w/in 5 years
- Low Observable Maintenance
- Familiarity with Powered on Vehicles, Testing, and Flight Line Operations
- Previous experience in low observables (LO), survivability, or susceptibility
- Stealth Aircraft LO maintenance/troubleshooting experience
- Signature measurement utilizing different tier measurement devices, RADAR Cross section test and evaluation background
- Experience with Tier II RCS Measurement equipment and Low Observable Repair Verification
Knowledge of VAS, PDM, Computer Aided Design (CAD), CATIA V5 (Preferred), Matlab, Compuquest, relational data bases, CRM, Excel
- Proven experience interfacing with diverse teams of contractors and military customers
- Experience in radar cross section (RCS), Low Observable (LO) materials and processes, LOHAS Project or program management, and execution of signature technology
- Familiarity with 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 skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Active Security Clearance Secret or Top Secret with CV w/in 5 years
State
California
Virtual
no
City
Palmdale
Zip
93599
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
City, State
Palmdale-CA
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to work remotely
Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Security Clearance Information
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Work Schedule
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Select the Telework classification for this position
Employee will work on-site full-time
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $76,500 - $134,895. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $88,000 - $152,490. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.