Research Scientist Sr

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience working on LO on 5th gen aircraft
• Prior experience in fighter aircraft maintenance, operations, and modifications.

You will be the Research Scientist Sr for the Signature Integration Team – Supportable Low Observables (SLO) which is responsible for preserving and advancing the low‑observable performance of the F‑35 fleet.

As the Research Scientist Sr you will be responsible for applying deep technical expertise to sustain and improve the Radar Cross Section (RCS) integrity of the F‑35 through advanced measurement and analysis techniques.

• Lead SLO operations that support production, sustainment, and development requirements.
• Perform technical reviews of modification documentation, including Change Requests, Initial Retrofit Plans, Time Compliance Technical Directives, and LO Workbooks.
• Plan, execute, post‑process, and communicate results of laboratory, field, depot, flight, and vehicle signature measurements.
• Provide LO technical support for validation and verification of modifications and field‑action requests.
• Support the operation of the Low Observable Health Assessment System (LOHAS) and drive process improvements for LO coatings and verification equipment.

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 culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with purpose, and turn ambitious ideas into reality? If you have the passion and courage to make an impact, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

You are a collaborative, results‑driven scientist‑engineer with a proven ability to translate complex technical data into clear, actionable insights. Your strong communication skills enable you to brief diverse audiences, write concise technical reports, and influence cross‑functional teams.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

• Experienced with Radar Measurement
• F-35 LO maintenance/troubleshooting

• 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

• 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 skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Master's degree.

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.

Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.