Low Observables Engineer

Description:We are Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company and its research and development line-of-business, The Skunk Works, seeks a motivated and enthusiastic candidate to join the Low Observables team (Signature Management & Survivability). Specifically, we seek to identify a candidate with experience in 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

This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.

This position offers a sign-on bonus of $15,000 for external candidates.
The candidate will be working in a fast-paced environment responsible for low observable technology maturation lifecycle from initial concept, internal research and development (IRAD) project implementation, modeling and simulation, optimization, prototype build and test, external customer communication and marketing, proposal and contract capture, contract research and development (CRAD) leadership, and transition to production fleet. The candidate will be expected to work under general direction and in small, multidisciplinary teams. The candidate will also participate in Government forums and internal Skunk Works program reviews as an emerging LO signature expert and resource.

Typical responsibilities may include:

- Responsible for performing, analyzing, and communicating vehicle signature predictions using Unix-based codes and tools.

- Responsible for leading signature reduction trade studies and optimization campaigns for both platform-level and detailed component-level designs

- Involved in 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 applied to/installed on LO platforms.

- 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.

- Responsible for dreaming and developing new novel approaches to resolving difficult problems

The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills for final reports and technical briefings to internal leadership as well as external customers. An ability to explain complex technical concepts in a readily comprehensible manner is an advantage. The candidate should or will develop experience in customer/client interaction and coordination. This will include the ability to perceive customer needs, develop a compelling technical approach to meeting those needs, clearly and concisely describe a plan for implementing the technical approach, and provide reasonable cost/schedule estimates for the work needed. The candidate will be expected to develop and implement R&D plans to meet needs defined by management or by the customer. The candidate will typically work with some technical direction, and they may be called upon to provide technical direction for others as they become more capable. The candidate will participate in multidisciplinary design teams to resolve challenging aircraft survivability problems in the low observables, infrared signature reduction, and LO realm.
What’s In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition


Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics with 2 years of related professional experience; or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics

- Professional experience in RCS, LO technology, RF, CEM simulations, or electromagnetics

- Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance and the ability to obtain special program access, per business requirements
Desired Skills:
- Recognized experience in low observables (LO), survivability, or susceptibility

- Experience with radar cross section reduction (RCSR) or radio-frequency (RF) antenna design/integration

- Expertise in LO modeling and predictions with experience using one or more of the following: Computational electromagnetics (CEM), Method of Moments (MoM), Xpatch, SENTRi, HFSS

- Experience with LO integration / multi-discipline air vehicle systems design

- Experience in RCS range testing

- Experience with LO materials and LO material integration onto physical platforms

- Knowledge of RADAR, RF materials, RF material measurements

- Cultivation, pursuit, capture, project or program management, and execution of signature technology IRAD & CRAD projects

- Programming with C/C , Java, Fortran, Matlab, Python

- CAD software literacy for model cleanup and meshing
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
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California or New York City is $81,000 - $152,600. 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.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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: Yes
Career Area: Scientist
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First