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Lead advanced research, development, and integration of Supportable Low-Observable (SLO) technologies for the F-22 program, ensuring reductions in radar cross-section, infrared, and other signatures while maintaining aircraft performance and sustainment.
Key responsibilities
Area Typical duties
Technical leadership • Define and prioritize SLO research topics (materials, geometry, coatings, active signature management).
• Lead cross-functional IPTs to integrate low-observable solutions into air-vehicle designs, test plans, and production processes.
Modeling & analysis • Develop high-fidelity signature-prediction models (RCS, IR, visual) and validate against flight-test data.
• Use computational electromagnetics (CEM) tools and RCS budgeting to assess design trade-offs.
Materials & processes • Guide selection and qualification of LO-compatible structural materials, coatings, and treatments.
• Oversee laboratory and range testing of signature-impact of repairs, modifications, and manufacturing processes.
Test & evaluation • Plan and execute ground- and flight-test campaigns (RCS, IR, NVIS, etc.) for SLO concepts.
• Analyze test data, produce reports, and drive design refinements.
Supportability & sustainment • Establish procedures for SLO maintenance, field diagnostics, and repair.
• Maintain the LO Health Assessment (LOHAS) database and provide guidance on signature impacts of damage/repair.
Collaboration & stakeholder management • Interface with government customers, program office, and supplier teams.
• Communicate SLO status, risks, and trade-studies to senior leadership.
Documentation & compliance • Author technical data packages, standards, and configuration-management records for SLO features.
• Ensure compliance with DoD LO-related policies and export-control requirements.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or above in one of the following fields: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or another technical degree program
Desired skills
• Experienced with Radar Measurement Technology
• F-22 or other aircraft LO maintenance/troubleshooting experience
• Proven experience interfacing with diverse teams of contractors, military customers, and depot management
• Experience with Repair Verification Radar (RVR) or other zonal RCS equipment
• Familiarity with F-22 airframe design and coating materials and methods, aircraft systems and subsystems.
• Prior military service at multiple levels of fighter aircraft maintenance, logistics, and support preferred.
• Project management experience with strong organizational and communication skills.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral), with a willingness to engage with subject matter experts in a variety of different functional organizations.
• Previous experience in low observables (LO), survivability, or susceptibility
• Experience in radar cross section (RCS) design, Low Observable (LO) materials and processes
• Experienced in the application of aircraft spray material to include paint and/or LO material
• Project or program management, and execution of signature technology
• Ability to operate autonomously with minimal direction from management
• Proven experience interfacing with diverse teams of contractors, military customers, and depot management
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.
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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.
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 $93,200 - $164,450. 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.
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 $107,300 - $185,840. 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.