Instrument Scientist

Basic Qualifications PhD degree in astrophysics or related science/engineering discipline, preferably with application relevant to astrophysics or heliophysics Science Focus areas. Experience working in multi-disciplinary technical teams. Experience with the execution of ground-based or space-based science research programs. Experience using data from and operation of astronomical and/or solar spectrographs, imagers, or analogous instrumentation, or with numerical modeling of astronomical and/or solar phenomena observed by such instruments. US citizenship or Green Card holder.Job DescriptionThe Lockheed Martin Solar and Astrophysics Laboratory (LMSAL) has an immediate opening for a Senior Staff Research Scientist to support existing science missions and to conduct research using the rich datasets of current and upcoming missions. Current missions at LMSAL include the Multislit Solar Explorer (MUSE) and Extreme Ultraviolet Solar Telescope (EUVST), the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS), and the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO/AIA and HMI). 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 scientific and/or technical role and will grow into a leadership role in Space 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 astrophysics or a similar scientific discipline. Applicants for this position must possess excellent scientific skills with experience working with ground based and/or NASA flight programs. We particularly seek applicants with experience in astrophysics, with (E)UV spectroscopy and imaging, astrophysics or 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.Desired Skills Emerging leader in the Astrophysics or Heliophysics Science technical professional community, based on publications, academic interfaces, and professional contacts, capable of being a Principal Investigator of Co-Investigator on NASA or NSF science contracts and/or missions. Mission experience and good technical familiarity with astrophysics and/or heliophysics data systems and a research background as demonstrated by publications, grants or awards.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.