Plasma Physics Research Engineer

Standard Job Description

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 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. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Plasma Physics Research Engineer. In this role, you will develop advanced plasma technologies, design and execute tests to validate performance, and collaborate with a cross-functional team to integrate solutions into larger system architectures. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of plasma physics, experimental physics, and hardware troubleshooting.

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Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Performs research and/or product development encompassing multiple engineering disciplines, such as electronics, electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline.

• Experience conducting laboratory experiments with plasmas.

• Experience with diagnostic and data analysis techniques for plasmas

• Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance to be obtained. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired Skills

• M.S. in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline

• Experience with high voltage, high power electrical systems

• Experience with scientific computational tools (e.g. MATLAB, Python, 3D CAD, COMSOL, ANSYS)

• Experience in plasma and/or electromagnetic modeling and simulation

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $91200.00 - $169400.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

• For (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.