Low Observables Engineer Sr

  • Lockheed Martin
  • Palmdale, California
  • Full Time

You will be the Low Observables Engineer Sr for the Low Observables team (Signature Management & Survivability) which is responsible for advancing stealth signature reduction and survivability technologies.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Low Observables Engineer Sr you will be responsible for leading the full lifecycle of lowobservable technology developmentfrom concept and modeling through prototype testing and transition to production.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Performing, analyzing, and communicating vehicle signature predictions using Unixbased tools.
  • Leading tradestudy and optimization campaigns for platformlevel and componentlevel stealth designs.
  • Planning and executing laboratory measurements of material coupons to capture physical and electromagnetic properties.
  • Developing and applying advanced electromagnetic metamaterials for lowobservable platforms.
  • Authoring technical reports and briefings for internal leadership and external customers.

Whats In It For You

We are committed to supporting your worklife balance and overall wellbeing, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martins 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 flexibility you need to stay inspired and focusedif you have the passion and courage to pursue bold solutions, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative technical leader with deep expertise in stealth signature reduction, radar crosssection analysis, and computational electromagnetics. You thrive in fastpaced, multidisciplinary teams, communicate complex concepts clearly, and drive innovative solutions that meet demanding customer objectives.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secretclearance to start.

The following are absolutely required for those that apply:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics or related technical degree/equivalent
experience in RCS/LO technology with 3+ years of related professional experience; or Masters degree in
Electrical Engineering or Physics or related technical degree and knowledge of RCS/LO technology with
1+ years of related professional experience; or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics or related
technical degree with basic knowledge of RCS/LO technology
- Professional experience in RCS, LO technology, RF, CEM simulations, or electromagnetics
- U.S. Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security ClearanceThe following attributes are desired/preferred but not required for consideration:
- Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance or TS//SCI
- 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
Job ID: 512975382
Originally Posted on: 3/9/2026

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