RF Engineer Sr Stf - Design Lead - Andover, MA

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* Description:

** Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services  Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control  MFC  is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas

We are experiencing growth and seeking an RF Design Engineer at Lockheed Martin's Andover, MA facility

We offer an excellent working environment with a mix of cutting edge design and genuine hands on electronics laboratory testing and product development  This exciting RF position provides an opportunity to be a key contributor on our team of industry leading RF design experts

** What You Will Be Doing*
* In this role, the Senior Staff RF Engineer will lead the development and production of complex multi function modules used in challenging high reliability applications in all phases of the product life cycle

The engineer will have the opportunity to design and develop circuits, modules, and sub systems from initial concept through prototyping and full rate production

The engineer will work on complex technical problems and provide solutions which are innovative and ingenious

The engineer is expected to work independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational products

The engineer will mentor less experienced engineers on our team

Architects and design Radio Frequency systems and circuitry  Designs and develops RF circuity used in high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers  Responsible for hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test  Prepares test RF hardware to verify performance characteristics including simulation and modeling  Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during deliverable assembly and test phase  In addition, develop RF System/Subsystem Architectures may consist of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment  Perform link analysis and optimization with simulation and hardware validation, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources  Develop and allocate RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements  Identifies and track RF technical performance measurement  TPMs   Performa RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis  Support Life cycle Cots, reliability, availability, maintainability analysis

The engineer will contribute to or author proposals and may participate in business capture efforts

The engineer will collaborate with other engineering disciple including hardware engineers, system engineers, and circuit design engineers as well as technician and manufacturing support personnel

At Lockheed Martin, we offer continuous learning environment with strong career growth and advancement opportunities

** Why Join Us*
* We are committed to supporting your work life balance and overall well being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here

** Further Information About This Opportunity:*
* This position is in Andover, MA which is part of the LM Chelmsford Site facilities  Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Bachelors degree from an accredited college in related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 8  years of professional experience; or 6  years of professional experience with a related Masters degree  Considered an emerging authority

Extensive experience with RF design at the Circuit Card Assembly  CCA , subsystem, or module level is required

Experience with Schematic Capture, RF Block Diagrams Reviews, and Circuit Card Assemblies  CCA

Extensive experience with troubleshooting design and resolving integration issues is required

Experience with the use of microwave test equipment and microwave simulation tools such as network analyzers and spectrum analyzers is required as well as tools such as ADS, CST Microwave Studio, and HFSS

Excellence communication and presentation skills are required

Candidate must be eligible to obtain a secret clearance and be able to obtain at least an interim secret level security clearance before starting the position

** Desired

Skills:

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* A Masters Degree in electrical engineering or closely related technical field is desired

Active Secret Clearance

Significant relevant experience in the defense electronics industry is desired

Expertise with RF subsystem and hardware including antennas, transmitters, receivers, microwave component, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, advance electronic modules, amplifiers, mixers, switches, frequency generation circuits and/or frequency conversion circuit is…