24 research scientist jobs found

Description: The Rapid Solutions team with Lockheed Martin Space in Severn, MD, is looking for a research scientist with a background in RF sensors and algorithm development. The Rapid Solutions team is focused on building advanced radar and passive RF payloads, and developing operating concepts and algorithmic strategies for such payloads. This position will focus on advanced algorithms and high-speed implementations thereof for near-real-time applications. Basic Qualifications: • An advanced degree in a STEM field (physics, engineering, mathematics, or computer science) • Low-level simulation of scatter and sensor phenomenology to generate synthetic data for algorithm testing • Algorithm prototyping in python, Matlab, and/or C++ • Working closely with real-time and high-performance software/firmware engineers to port prototypes to flight hardware • High-level simulation of payload performance to support payload design and compliance analysis • Experience with coherent...

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 technologies on the F‑35 program. What You Will Be Doing As the Research Scientist Sr you will be responsible for becoming the subject‑matter expert in supportable low observables, driving measurement and analysis of radar cross‑section (RCS) and guiding process improvements for low observable (LO) coatings and verification equipment. Your responsibilities will include: Lead SLO operations supporting production, sustainment, and development requirements. Perform technical reviews of modification documentation, including Change Requests, Initial Retrofit Plans, and Time Compliance Technical Directives. Plan, execute, post‑process, and communicate results of laboratory, field, depot, flight, and vehicle signature measurements. Provide LO technical support for validation and...

Description: The APEX team is seeking a highly skilled Research Scientist Senior Staff who brings deep expertise in RF systems engineering together with a strong background in system architecture and complex systems design. The role will drive the development, integration, and enhancement of space based radar payload, processing and bus technologies. The Radar/EW architect is expected provide a focal point for system level architecture, team leadership and execution for ensuring that mission requirements are translated into robust, affordable and discriminatory technology mature solutions. Key Responsibilities • Lead evaluation of radar system performance o Ensuring that the system meets its functional and performance requirements and serves the user’s needs o Identification of critical technology development areas (*e.g. radar payload technologies processing algorithms, and other related technologies that may improve the overall affordability and system performance. o Both...

Description: You will be the Research Scientist for the ADP SLO team which is responsible for driving engineering support across design and production programs. What You Will Be Doing As the Research Scientist you will be responsible for providing engineering support to production, collecting and analyzing RCS data, and developing sustainment processes. Your responsibilities will include: Collect RCS data using specialized test equipment and interpret results to influence component serviceability. Develop processes and procedures for LO sustainment, including defect and repair effect assessments. Perform Stability‑Over‑Time analysis and contribute to intellectual‑property evaluations and patent applications. Coordinate inter‑departmental activities and research efforts related to materials and coatings applications. Support program decision‑making through data‑driven insights and recommendations. What’s In It For You We are committed to...

Description: You will be the Research Scientist for the Signature Integration Team which is responsible for advancing low‑observable capabilities on the F‑35 and F‑22 programs. What You Will Be Doing As the Research Scientist you will be responsible for safeguarding RCS integrity, driving measurement and verification processes, and becoming a subject‑matter expert in supportable low observables. Your responsibilities will include: Lead SLO operations to support production, sustainment, and development requirements. Conduct technical reviews of modification documentation, including change requests, IRPs, TCTDs, and LO workbooks. Plan, execute, and analyze laboratory, field, depot, flight, and vehicle signature measurements, and communicate results effectively. Provide LO technical support for validation and verification of modifications, field‑action requests, and the Low Observable Health Assessment System (LOHAS). Coordinate cross‑functional...

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...

Description: You will be the Research Scientist for the Advanced Research Division which is responsible for advancing scientific knowledge and pioneering emerging technologies. What You Will Be Doing As the Research Scientist you will be responsible for applying rigorous scientific methods to explore natural phenomena and translate insights into actionable project advancements. Your responsibilities will include: Design and execute scientific experiments, investigations, and observations. Analyze results and develop theories that systematically characterize natural phenomena. Participate in intellectual‑property evaluations and draft patent applications. Coordinate interdepartmental research activities and foster collaborative efforts. Document findings and communicate results to support project advancement and emerging technologies. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being,...

Description: You will be the Research Scientist Sr for the Signature Integration Team – Supportable Low Observables (SLO) which is responsible for preserving and advancing the low‑observable performance of the F‑35 fleet. What You Will Be Doing As the Research Scientist Sr you will be responsible for applying deep technical expertise to sustain and improve the Radar Cross Section (RCS) integrity of the F‑35 through advanced measurement and analysis techniques. Your responsibilities will include: Lead SLO operations that support production, sustainment, and development requirements. Perform technical reviews of modification documentation, including Change Requests, Initial Retrofit Plans, Time Compliance Technical Directives, and LO Workbooks. Plan, execute, post‑process, and communicate results of laboratory, field, depot, flight, and vehicle signature measurements. Provide LO technical support for validation and verification of modifications and...

Description: “Exciting Cyber Opportunities Await You!” Are you ready to dive into the thrilling world of cybersecurity? For nearly two decades, the Advanced Concepts Laboratory (ACL) has been at the forefront of innovation, crafting cutting-edge cyber solutions for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC). Our mission: to empower our nation's heroes with game-changing Information Operations (IO) and Computer Network Operations (CNO) technologies that tackle some of the toughest challenges head-on. Cyber is an ever-changing domain, and at ACL, we're the revolutionaries leading the charge. We're a passionate, problem-solving team that thrives on tackling the most complex, enigmatic issues. If you revel in the thrill of finding solutions when the path isn't clear, if the idea of creating groundbreaking operational capabilities excites you, and if you thrive in an open, collaborative environment, we want to hear from you! Our quest for cyber excellence...

Description: Do YOU have the ability to conceive, design, and build sophisticated control systems from first principles and requirements definition to flight performance validation? Learn more about Our Advanced Technology Center The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space. At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to think big, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Control system design and analysis for precision aerospace mechanisms....

Description: Do YOU have the ability to conceive, design, and build sophisticated control systems from first principles and requirements definition to flight performance validation? Learn more about Our Advanced Technology Center The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space. At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to think big, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Control system design and analysis for precision aerospace mechanisms....

Description: What You Will Be Doing Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company F-35 program seeks an experienced and motivated candidate to join the Signature Integration Team for Supportable Low Observables (SLO). The successful candidate will be a part of the F-35 SLO team to become a subject matter expert in supportable low observables. The engineer will be responsible for maintaining the RCS integrity of the F-35. This engineer will operate and analyze the output RCS zonal and point inspection measurement equipment. The selectee will be required to identify, develop, implement, and sustain process improvements as they relate to the maintenance of LO coatings and the use and development of LO verification measurement equipment. The position requires strong communication skills. A demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing is required as evidenced by prior final reports and technical briefings to large (possibly adversarial) groups. An ability to explain complex...

Description: Do YOU have the ability to conceive, design, and build sophisticated control systems from first principles and requirements definition to flight performance validation? Learn more about Our Advanced Technology Center The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space. At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to think big, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Control system design and analysis for precision aerospace mechanisms....

Description: Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Design Engineer to work on space-based mission processing capabilities at the edge. This position will help our team evolve mission processing applications of remote sensing payloads onto flight hardware for onboard mission processing operations. In this role, the FPGA Design Engineer will be responsible for leveraging the Vivado Design Suite and hardware design languages VHDL and Verilog to deploy processing code and algorithms onto flight hardware. This position will work alongside research scientists, software engineers, and other FPGA engineers on the APEX (Advanced Programs and Exploitation) team. The selected candidate will be expected to: • develop an understanding of mission processing code written in C++ and implement for hardware processing. • develop, integrate, and test of processor subsystem features and interfaces in FPGA hardware. • generate requirements, create FPGA code, and...

Description: By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours. In this role, you will conducting innovative research and development on next generation systems ranging from directed energy, beam control, and power beaming to quantum sensing and laser technologies. The successful candidate will have...

Description: THE WORK This senior role fosters collaboration with other senior engineers for the development of advanced data analytics solutions and agile development projects in support of a high-visibility mission. This position involves providing technical leadership and guidance on data analytics and agile development projects, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive mission objectives. WHO WE ARE At Lockheed Martin, we're a leading aerospace and defense company that's shaping the future of cyber and intelligence. We're committed to innovating at the Edge: Harnessing the latest advancements in cyber, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to stay ahead of emerging threats and opportunities. This Program is seeking a data scientist will develop machine learning, data mining, statistical and graph-based algorithms to analyze and make sense of datasets; prototype or consider several algorithms and decide upon final model based on suitable...

Description: Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. Lockheed Martin provides Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/SE Linux based HPC services...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin At the Skunk Works, our Computational Electromagnetics (CEM) Codes & Tools team is expanding and playing a pivotal role in our Digital Transformation development roadmap. We are seeking a mid-career CEM software developer to join our team. This role is critical in driving our Digital Transformation (DX) efforts forward through enabling and integrating state-of-the-art CEM and DX tools. This expertise will enable us to design, develop, and optimize cutting-edge systems and technologies, giving us a competitive edge in the industry. This role will fill a capability vacancy and provide critical help in: (1) CEM algorithm research and development; (2) implementation, maturation, and integration of CEM algorithms in established code bases; (3) testing and benchmarking of new code components and algorithms; (4) software documentation and training; (5) deploying, tuning, and performance optimization of complex software to high-performance...

Description: What We're Doing As a part of the Lockheed Martin community, we take on challenges and find solutions using creativity and collaboration. If you’re looking to be a part of a passionate team solving these complex problems, then Rotary and Mission Systems is the place for you. The Work We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to support multiple Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) programs and participate in all phases of the systems engineering process (system design, requirements development, modeling and simulation and test). The engineer will leverage RMS systems engineering processes and procedures while performing their respective engineering and verification activities. In this important role, you will collaborate in an Agile environment with other engineering disciplines and program personnel. A desire to learn and adopt emerging technologies and tools will be key to success in this role. The core responsibilities of this role will be: •...

Description: What We're Doing As a part of the Lockheed Martin community, we take on challenges and find solutions using creativity and collaboration. If you’re looking to be a part of a passionate team solving these complex problems, then Rotary and Mission Systems is the place for you. The Work Lockheed Martin located in Syracuse, NY, is in search of a motivated mechanical engineer to support hardware production and development to meet the needs of our Radar product lines for DOD and international customers. The candidate is expected to apply best industry practices to solve various design, analysis, test, and manufacturing challenges. The activity will include but not be limited to technical production support, new design, research, analysis, hands-on build, test, and troubleshooting of equipment. The position will require the individual to contribute to the overall Engineering and Technology (E&T) organization efforts in capacities including peer reviews, design...