Research Scientist - E2

Lockheed Martin; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works seeks a motivated candidate to join the Signature Management & Survivability Team. The role focuses on LO signature reduction, EM/CEM, and LO project management within a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will engage in modeling, simulation, test, and external communications, working both independently and in small teams to mature low observable technologies for government programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or related field.
• U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD security clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and communicate vehicle signature predictions using Unix-based tools.
• Plan and/or execute laboratory measurements of material coupons for properties.
• Engage in EM modeling, metamaterials design, fabrication, and testing.
• Plan, perform, and communicate results of laboratory, field, flight, and vehicle signature measurements.
• Write and use scripts to batch analyze and post-process data.
• Contribute to algorithm development and maintenance of signature prediction tools (Python, C++, C#, Java, Fortran).
• Propose new approaches to solve challenging LO survivability problems.

Skills

Active DoD Secret Clearance

U.S. Citizenship

Ability to obtain DoD Top Secret

Python

C/C++

Java

Fortran

Matlab

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

C/C++

Matlab

CAD software

Job description

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and its ISR & UAS line-of-business, seeks a motivated and enthusiastic candidate to join the Signature Management & Survivability Team. Specifically, we seek to identify a candidate with expertise or willingness to learn one of the following disciplines:

• Aircraft stealth signature reduction and low observables (LO) phenomenology
• Electromagnetics (EM), computational electromagnetics (CEM)
• LO project/program management

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and its ISR & UAS line-of-business, seeks a motivated and enthusiastic candidate to join the Signature Management & Survivability Team. Specifically, we seek to identify a candidate with expertise or willingness to learn one of the following disciplines:

• Aircraft stealth signature reduction and low observables (LO) phenomenology
• Radar cross section (RCS) susceptibility
• Electromagnetics (EM), computational electromagnetics (CEM)
• LO project/program management

The candidate will be working in a high-paced environment responsible for low observable technology maturation, modeling and simulation, prototype build and test, and external customer communication and marketing. The candidate will work independently and in small teams and participate in Government forums and internal Skunk Works program reviews as an emerging LO signature advisor.

Typical Responsibilities May Include

• Responsible for performing, analyzing, and communicating vehicle signature predictions using Unix-based codes and tools.
• Responsible for planning and/or executing laboratory measurements of material coupons to determine physical, electrical, and/or environmental properties.
• Engagement in the research, design, computational electromagnetic modeling, fabricating, and testing of advanced electromagnetic metamaterials.
• Responsible for planning, performing, post-processing, and communicating the results of laboratory, field, flight, and vehicle signature measurements.
• Writing and using scripts to batch analysis and post-processing.
• Engagement in the algorithm development, test, and maintenance of signature prediction tools using python, C++, C#, Java, and Fortran.
• Responsible for dreaming and developing new novel approaches to solve difficult problems

The position requires strong verbal and written communication skills for final reports and technical briefings to large groups. An ability to explain complex technical concepts in a readily comprehensible manner is an advantage. The candidate will be expected to develop and execute R&D plans to meet needs defined by management or by the customer. The candidate will participate in multidisciplinary design teams to solve challenging aircraft survivability problems.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or other related Engineering Discipline
• U.S. Citizenship
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills

• Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance or TS//SCI
• Recognized experience in low observables (LO), survivability, or susceptibility
• Experience with radar cross section reduction (RCSR) or radio-frequency (RF) antenna design/integration
• Experience with LO integration / multi-discipline air vehicle systems design
• Programming with C/C++, Java, Fortran, Matlab, Python
• CAD software literacy for model cleanup and meshing

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $91200.00 - $169400.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.