Senior Research Scientist, Phenomenology

Lockheed Martin

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • $102,800-178,135 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
LMCareers Business UnitSPACESecurity ClearanceTS/SCIShiftFirstDirect/IndirectDirectBusiness AreaSpaceDepartmentAFC0A00:OPTICAL SENSINGJob ClassScientistJob CategoryExperienced ProfessionalReq TypeFull-TimeJob DescriptionThe 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.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 the world-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 UAVs-we 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 Scientist to join our extraordinary team. In this role you will perform the research, development, analysis, and modeling and simulation of Electro-Optical (EO) Infrared (IR) phenomena. You will apply this research to understanding system-level implications, analyzing new missions and enabling cutting-edge technologies to make a real-world impact.You will participate on 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 experience in suitable scientific/engineering discipline related to remote sensing, electromagnetic observables, infrared phenomenology 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
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision in a geographically distributed team environment.
  • Demonstrated proficiency or mastery of at least several of the desired skills, as well as the interest, motivation and ability to learn and grow in the other desired skill areas:
  • 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
  • Machine learning, deep learning, artificial intelligence, and other advanced processing techniques.
  • Experience with high fidelity fluid mechanic modeling & simulation, i.e., CFD, DNS, LES, etc...
  • Current TS/SCI clearance
VirtualnoZip94304EEOLockheed 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 , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.Other Important InformationBy 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 remotelyOnsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.Work Schedule InformationLockheed 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.Security Clearance InformationThis position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Work Schedule9x80 every other Friday offSelect the Telework classification for this positionEmployee will work on-site full-time

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