Job Title:
Research Scientist Sr
Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Created: 2026-04-19
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
**Description:** You will be the Research Scientist Sr for the Signature Integration Team for Supportable Low Observables /(SLO/) which is responsible for advancing low‑observable capabilities across the F‑35 and F‑22 programs/. **What You Will Be Doing** As the Research Scientist Sr you will be responsible for leading the integration of signature‑management solutions that keep our aircraft stealth‑ready and mission‑effective/. **Your responsibilities will include:** + Conduct technical reviews of modification documentation, including Change Requests, Initial Retrofit Plans, and Time Compliance Technical Directives/. + Provide low‑observable /(LO/) removal and restoration guidance and technical support to maintainers/. + Plan, execute, post‑process, and communicate results of laboratory, field, depot, flight, and vehicle signature measurements/. + Deliver LO technical support for validation and verification of modifications/. + Coordinate LO technical support for site surveys and stand‑up events/. **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 technical leader with proven expertise in low‑observable signature management/. You excel at communicating complex concepts clearly, both in writing and verbally, and you thrive in cross‑functional environments/. Your background includes hands‑on experience with RCS measurement equipment, customer interaction, and delivering technically sound proposals and estimates/. You are motivated by challenging problems and eager to drive continuous improvement in stealth technologies/. **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, Electrical Engineering, Physics or another technical degree program **Desired Skills:** - Experienced with Radar Measurement Technology - F/-35 LO maintenance/troubleshooting experience - F/-22 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 - F/-35 engineering and logistics systems experience /(JDL /- JSF Data Library, PDM /- Product Data Manager, QAD - Quality Assurance Document, ATLAS /- Advanced Technical Logistics Applications System, VAS /- Visual Augmentation System, SFM /- Shop Floor Manager/./) - Familiarity with F/-35 and/ or 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 **Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration/. **Clearance Level:** Secret **Other Important Information You Should Know** **Expression of Interest:** 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 Schedules:** 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/. **Schedule for this Position:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week **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/.** 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/. **Experience Level:** Experienced Professional **Business Unit:** AERONAUTICS COMPANY **Relocation Available:** Possible **Career Area:** Scientist **Type:** Full/-Time **Shift:** Multiple shifts available