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Lockheed Martin Supportable Low Observable Engineer in Edwards Air Force Base, California
Description: We are Lockheed Martin
The successful candidate will be a F-35 SLO subject matter expert, to include low observables, signature materials and processes, and supportable low observables. The selectee will participate and support all activities associated with the LO components of the Developmental Test F-35 aircraft, including identifying, developing, implementing, and sustaining process improvements as they relate to the maintenance of LO coatings and the use and development of LO verification measurement equipment, and signature management.
The position requires the ability to explain complex technical concepts in a comprehensible manner. The candidate should have experience in customer/client interaction and preparing successful technical proposals. This will include the ability to perceive customer needs, develop a compelling technical approach to meet those needs, clearly and concisely describe a plan for implementing the technical approach, and provide reasonable cost/schedule estimates for the work required.
Typical responsibilities may include:
• Responsible for Signature Management RCS processing.
• Responsible for planning, performing, post-processing, and communicating the results of laboratory, field, depot, flight, and vehicle signature measurements for fleet health adjudication.
• Responsible to provide LO technical support for the validation and verification of the modifications and fielded non-standard repairs.
• Responsible to provide LO technical support for the Developmental Test of Low Observable Health Assessment System (LOHAS).
• Candidate will coordinate with various functions on the team to develop integrated technical/project solutions to both tactical and strategic program risks and issues.
A level 3 employee Typically has 5 - 10 years of professional experience
**Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.**
EngineeringAeronautics
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
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Basic Qualifications:
• B.S. STEM field from an accredited college in a related discipline or equivalent experience in aviation or sustainment
• Previous experience in low observables (LO), survivability, or susceptibility
• Familiarity with F-35 airframe design and coating materials and methods, aircraft systems and subsystems.
• Previous experience working with aircraft radar cross section (RCS) analysis systems
• Extensive experience with F-35 LOHAS
• Ability to obtain and hold F-35 program clearance
Desired Skills:
Experience with drawing/schematics reading and interpretation
• Small team leadership experience in a flightline environment
• Understanding of military/aircraft maintenance procedures
• Project management and execution of signature technology
• Experience interfacing with teams of contractors and military customers
• Experience collaborating across multi-disciplined engineering and sustainment teams
• Experience working with large scale data systems
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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 and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $89,300 - $157,550. 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.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $102,800 - $178,135. 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.
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: Test Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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