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Lockheed Revolutionary Technology Program — 2026 Hiring

ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT // LOCKHEED HIRING — RTP ACTIVE Also: Lockheed RTP hiring, Power Plasma Team 2026, Revolutionary Technology Program active

01 Executive_Summary

ASSESSMENT: Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Power & Plasma Team is ACTIVELY HIRING in 2026 — 6 years after the CFR was 'cancelled.' Job postings reveal the program is alive and focused on future air platforms. JOB 1: Computational Plasma Physicist - Skunk Works Level 3 (Req# 619617BR, Palmdale) — 'Our Power & Plasma Team is filled with passionate Engineers... as we invent and develop technologies for the air platforms of the future.' 'As part of the REVOLUTIONARY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM, you will contribute to the development of technologies for PLATFORMS 15-30 YEARS IN THE FUTURE to set the direction of GENERATION-AFTER-NEXT CAPABILITIES.' 'You will perform the cutting-edge research needed to shape technologies of the future within Lockheed Martin Skunk Works.' JOB 2: Pulsed Power Engineer Sr Level 3 (Job ID 733584BR, posted June 29, 2026, Palmdale) — 'Senior Pulsed Power Engineer for the Power & Plasma Team which is responsible for developing advanced pulsed power and plasma technologies for FUTURE AIR PLATFORMS.' 'Deliver hardware solutions that enable high-performance plasma experiments.' 'High voltage, high current, high energy, or high-power systems (above 1kV).' Palmdale facility requires special access. JOB 3: Pulsed Power Design Engineer - Dallas TX (MFC division). KEY REVELATIONS: (1) 'Revolutionary Technology Program' = Charles Chase's RTP — STILL ACTIVE. (2) 'Platforms 15-30 years in the future' = 2041-2056 timeframe, consistent with fusion-powered aircraft. (3) 'Generation-after-next capabilities' = beyond F-47 next-gen. (4) 'Future air platforms' = AIRCRAFT, not space or missiles. (5) 'High-performance plasma experiments' = plasma physics for propulsion. (6) Palmdale = Skunk Works HQ, classified. THE RTP IS ALIVE AND WELL AT SKUNK WORKS IN 2026.

03 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

ASSESSMENT: Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Power & Plasma Team is ACTIVELY HIRING in 2026 — 6 years after the CFR was 'cancelled.' Job postings reveal the program is alive and focused on future air platforms. JOB 1: Computational Plasma Physicist - Skunk Works Level 3 (Req# 619617BR, Palmdale) — 'Our Power & Plasma Team is filled with passionate Engineers... as we invent and develop technologies for the air platforms of the future.' 'As part of the REVOLUTIONARY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM, you will contribute to the development of technologies for PLATFORMS 15-30 YEARS IN THE FUTURE to set the direction of GENERATION-AFTER-NEXT CAPABILITIES.' 'You will perform the cutting-edge research needed to shape technologies of the future within Lockheed Martin Skunk Works.' JOB 2: Pulsed Power Engineer Sr Level 3 (Job ID 733584BR, posted June 29, 2026, Palmdale) — 'Senior Pulsed Power Engineer for the Power & Plasma Team which is responsible for developing advanced pulsed power and plasma technologies for FUTURE AIR PLATFORMS.' 'Deliver hardware solutions that enable high-performance plasma experiments.' 'High voltage, high current, high energy, or high-power systems (above 1kV).' Palmdale facility requires special access. JOB 3: Pulsed Power Design Engineer - Dallas TX (MFC division). KEY REVELATIONS: (1) 'Revolutionary Technology Program' = Charles Chase's RTP — STILL ACTIVE. (2) 'Platforms 15-30 years in the future' = 2041-2056 timeframe, consistent with fusion-powered aircraft. (3) 'Generation-after-next capabilities' = beyond F-47 next-gen. (4) 'Future air platforms' = AIRCRAFT, not space or missiles. (5) 'High-performance plasma experiments' = plasma physics for propulsion. (6) Palmdale = Skunk Works HQ, classified. THE RTP IS ALIVE AND WELL AT SKUNK WORKS IN 2026.

Entity Type: Assessment — Lockheed Revolutionary Technology Program — 2026 Hiring is an analytical assessment synthesizing multiple data points.

Source Documents

Intelligence derived from 4 source documents:

  • lockheedmartinjobs.com — Computational Plasma Physicist (Req# 619617BR)
  • lockheedmartinjobs.com — Pulsed Power Engineer Sr (Job ID 733584BR, June 29, 2026)
  • talentify.io — Computational Plasma Physicist job description
  • lockheedmartinjobs.com — Pulsed Power Design Engineer Dallas (Job ID 729892BR)

07 Key_Findings

  • ▸ Entity Type: Assessment — Lockheed Revolutionary Technology Program — 2026 Hiring is an analytical assessment synthesizing multiple data points.
  • ▸ lockheedmartinjobs.com — Computational Plasma Physicist (Req# 619617BR)
  • ▸ lockheedmartinjobs.com — Pulsed Power Engineer Sr (Job ID 733584BR, June 29, 2026)
  • ▸ talentify.io — Computational Plasma Physicist job description
  • ▸ lockheedmartinjobs.com — Pulsed Power Design Engineer Dallas (Job ID 729892BR)

09 Timeline_Mentions (4)

2024

Chase resume reveals RTP portfolio: Compact Fusion, plasma systems, 'can't-believe-it's-possible' propulsion

Explicit technology list: Compact Fusion, plasma power, novel beams, breakthrough propulsion. Chase + Puthoff at NSF meeting. RTP = $15M/year, 50+ team members.

defense-programs
2025

Boeing wins F-47 NGAD (conventional) — Lockheed's Power & Plasma Team is 'generation-after-next' (beyond F-47)

F-47 = conventional turbofan. Power & Plasma Team = 'generation-after-next.' Orb platform would be beyond F-47. Two-track strategy.

defense-programs
2025

Lockheed records $1.6B in losses on classified Skunk Works aircraft — 'highly complex design and systems integration'

$1.6B losses (Q4 2024: $555M, Q2 2025: $950M). Building 648 opened 2021. 5,500 workers. 'Low-rate production' underway. Timeline matches CFR cancellation -> classified continuation.

defense-programs
2026

Lockheed Skunk Works hiring for Revolutionary Technology Program in 2026 — 'generation-after-next' air platforms

RTP still active. 'Platforms 15-30 years in the future.' 'Future air platforms.' Plasma physics for propulsion. Palmdale classified facility.

defense-programs
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10 FAQ

What is Lockheed Revolutionary Technology Program — 2026 Hiring? ▾
ASSESSMENT: Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Power & Plasma Team is ACTIVELY HIRING in 2026 — 6 years after the CFR was 'cancelled.' Job postings reveal the program is alive and focused on future air platforms. JOB 1: Computational Plasma Physicist - Skunk Works Level 3 (Req# 619617BR, Palmdale) — 'Our Power & Plasma Team is filled with passionate Engineers... as we invent and develop technologies for the air platforms of the future.' 'As part of the REVOLUTIONARY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM, you will contribute to the development of technologies for PLATFORMS 15-30 YEARS IN THE FUTURE to set the direction of GENERATION-AFTER-NEXT CAPABILITIES.' 'You will perform the cutting-edge research needed to shape technologies of the future within Lockheed Martin Skunk Works.' JOB 2: Pulsed Power Engineer Sr Level 3 (Job ID 733584BR, posted June 29, 2026, Palmdale) — 'Senior Pulsed Power Engineer for the Power & Plasma Team which is responsible for developing advanced pulsed power and plasma technologies for FUTURE AIR PLATFORMS.' 'Deliver hardware solutions that enable high-performance plasma experiments.' 'High voltage, high current, high energy, or high-power systems (above 1kV).' Palmdale facility requires special access. JOB 3: Pulsed Power Design Engineer - Dallas TX (MFC division). KEY REVELATIONS: (1) 'Revolutionary Technology Program' = Charles Chase's RTP — STILL ACTIVE. (2) 'Platforms 15-30 years in the future' = 2041-2056 timeframe, consistent with fusion-powered aircraft. (3) 'Generation-after-next capabilities' = beyond F-47 next-gen. (4) 'Future air platforms' = AIRCRAFT, not space or missiles. (5) 'High-performance plasma experiments' = plasma physics for propulsion. (6) Palmdale = Skunk Works HQ, classified. THE RTP IS ALIVE AND WELL AT SKUNK WORKS IN 2026.
When did Lockheed Revolutionary Technology Program — 2026 Hiring appear in the research timeline? ▾
Lockheed Revolutionary Technology Program — 2026 Hiring is referenced in 4 timeline events, including "Chase resume reveals RTP portfolio: Compact Fusion, plasma systems, 'can't-believe-it's-possible' propulsion" (2024). The full timeline provides chronological context for all documented activities.
What source documents are available for Lockheed Revolutionary Technology Program — 2026 Hiring? ▾
4 source documents are available in the research archive, including primary source PDFs from defense research collections. These documents provide the evidentiary basis for the intelligence assessment.
What does the deep dive analysis reveal about Lockheed Revolutionary Technology Program — 2026 Hiring? ▾
The deep dive intelligence assessment provides a comprehensive analysis of Lockheed Revolutionary Technology Program — 2026 Hiring, covering strategic role, network connections, and operational significance. The analysis is derived from 4 primary source documents and cross-referenced with the network graph.

Source_Documents 4 FILES

lockheedmartinjobs.com — Computational Plasma Physicist (Req# 619617BR)
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lockheedmartinjobs.com — Pulsed Power Engineer Sr (Job ID 733584BR, June 29, 2026)
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talentify.io — Computational Plasma Physicist job description
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lockheedmartinjobs.com — Pulsed Power Design Engineer Dallas (Job ID 729892BR)
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External_References 4 REFS

lockheedmartinjobs.com — Computational Plasma Physicist (Req# 619617BR) url ↗
lockheedmartinjobs.com — Pulsed Power Engineer Sr (Job ID 733584BR, June 29, 2026) url ↗
talentify.io — Computational Plasma Physicist job description url ↗
lockheedmartinjobs.com — Pulsed Power Design Engineer Dallas (Job ID 729892BR) url ↗

External_Primary_Sources 6

patent
US Patent 9,947,420 B2 — Magnetic field plasma confinement for compact fusion power
patent
US Patent 9,959,942 — Compact fusion reactor
patent
US Patent 9,502,202 B2 — Compact cylindrical plasma fusion reactor with coherent beam emission
news 2023-08-30
Skunk Works Halted Nuclear Fusion Effort Before 2021 — Aviation Week
Steve Trimble
reference
Lockheed Martin Compact Fusion Reactor — Wikipedia
corporate
Compact Fusion — Lockheed Martin
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ID: lockheed-rtp-2026-hiring
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Region: intel-base
Last updated: 2026-08-09