Job ID: 630672BR Date posted: Mar. 01, 2023 Locations: Palo Alto, California
Description:The Lockheed Martin Solar and Astrophysics Laboratory (LMSAL) has an immediate opening for a Staff Research Scientist to support existing science missions and develop the next generation of heliophysics instrumentation and missions. Current missions at LMSAL include the recently selected Multislit Solar Explorer (MUSE) and Extreme Ultraviolet Solar Telescope (EUVST), the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO/AIA and HMI), and Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS). LMSAL is a department of the Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center (ATC) in Palo Alto, CA.

The ATC is the research lab for LM Space, and the SS&I directorate within the ATC pursues fundamental space science research and the development of prototype flight instruments and payloads. The successful candidate will play a key technical role and grow into a leadership role in Heliophysics Science as part of these teams.

Duties include support for the science objectives for our current and future programs such as; acting as deputy or science PI for new and existing missions; assisting in executing and development of plans for science operations; and pursuing an active research program in related topics. The Research Scientist is encouraged to conduct supporting research and/or to seek external funding in order to pursue research commensurate with their training and expertise.

Applicants are expected to possess a PhD in heliophysics or a similar scientific discipline. Applicants for this position must possess excellent scientific skills with experience working with NASA flight programs. We particularly seek applicants with experience in heliophysics, with (E)UV spectroscopy and imaging of the solar atmosphere, numerical simulations of the solar atmosphere, heliophysics data systems, or visible/near-IR spectropolarimetry. Applicants should possess strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. U.S. citizenship or permanent residence status is required. Some domestic and international travel will be required.
Applicants would typically have a PhD and 5 to 15 years of professional experience, but more experienced candidates are also encouraged to apply.
Basic Qualifications:
• PhD degree in Heliophysics or related science/engineering discipline, preferably with application relevant to Heliophysics Science Focus areas.

• 9 years demonstrated technical experience and the ability and willingness to work in technical teams; experience with the execution of space science research programs.

• US citizenship or Green Card holder.
Desired Skills:
• PhD degree in Heliophysics, or related science/engineering discipline, preferably with application relevant to Heliophysics Science Focus areas.

• Emerging leader in the Heliophysics Science technical professional community, based on publications, academic interfaces, and professional contacts, capable of being a Principal Investigator of Co-Investigator on NASA science contracts and/or missions.

• Experience using data from and operation of solar spectrographs, imagers, or analogous instrumentation , or with numerical modeling of solar phenomena observed by such instruments. .

• Mission experience and good technical familiarity with heliospheric data systems and a research background as demonstrated by publications, grants or awards.
Clearance Level: None
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories. Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California or New York City is $120,700 - $227,400. 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. Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalBusiness Unit: SPACERelocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: Scientist Type: Full-Time Shift: First