Job Details

Research Science Manager

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance. The Advanced Technology Center (ATC) is the research lab for Lockheed Martin Space. Through our own skills and those of our partners, including universities and research labs around theworld, we are able to put vision in motion. While we are a part of LM's Space division, our technologies are far-reaching across domains. Napkin sketches of lasers that can shoot down UAVswe made it real. Changing molecules so metals behave differently? We invented that. ATC's story is written in the success of missions here on Earth and far, far into space. Our innovation extends beyond incremental change. We strive for first-of-a-kind capability with enduring impact. Whatever the application, our charter is to create game-changing technologies. At the ATC, we are inspiring change in our endless pursuit of what is next. We are searching for a Research Science Manager to join our extraordinary team. In this role you will lead the research, development, analysis, and modeling and simulation of Electro-Optical (EO) Infrared (IR) phenomena through a team of subject matter experts and early career staff. You will apply a balance of functional, programmatic, and technical leadership to this research in understanding system-level implications, analyzing new missions and enabling cutting-edge technologies to make a real-world impact. You will lead teams implementing this understanding to develop new and novel system architectures, and evaluate performance of existing architectures.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in physics, applied physics, applied mathematics, computer science, computer engineering, chemistry, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or electrical engineering, or a related field
• Demonstrated expertise in suitable scientific/engineering discipline related to remote sensing, electromagnetic observables, infrared phenomenology and/or modeling & simulation of physical systems.
• Strong technical writing, presentation and overall communication skills for reports, proposals, technical presentations, and interaction with customers, team members, suppliers, and academic/industry collaborators.
• Able to communicate complex ideas and explain relevant technology and concepts to an audience of both experts and non-experts.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Desired Skills:

• PhD in a related field
• Experience supporting Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) projects and missions
• Scientific, data, and information visualization; and data exploitation
• Electromagnetic observables phenomenology including experience with target signatures and multi and hyperspectral phenomenology
• In-depth understanding of radiometry
• Experience in remote sensing, atmospheric attenuation and propagation, scene modeling, technical intelligence concerns, background radiation including cloud physics and radiometry
• EOIR sensor system technical experience including performance modeling, system development, focal plane array physics, requirements generation, signal and processing
• Mathematical modeling of physical systems
• Proficient working in Linux environments
• Proficient with Matlab or Python
• Mission architecture analysis
• Experience or familiarity with high-speed aerothermodynamics modeling & simulation, i.e., Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence, and other advanced processing techniques.
• Current TS/SCI clearance

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

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: 9x80 every other Friday off
• 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, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $128,400 - $226,435. 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 $147,700 - $255,990. 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.