RF Engineer, Sr Staff - Sensor Calibration - Dallas, TX

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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 looking for an RF Calibration Engineer to join our team in Dallas, TX

The RF Seeker Calibration Engineer is responsible for the calibration, testing, characterization, and performance validation of Radio Frequency  RF  seekers used in radar guided systems, such as missiles, drones, or other precision guided munitions  This role ensures that RF seekers  active, semi active, or passive radar homing systems  meet stringent accuracy, reliability, and performance requirements through precise calibration procedures, data analysis, and troubleshooting in laboratory, anechoic chamber, and field environments

You will work closely with hardware design, systems engineering, signal processing, and test teams to support development, production, and sustainment of RF seeker technologies

** What You Will Be Doing*
* - Develop and Execute Calibration Procedures:
Design, implement, and optimize calibration methods for RF seekers, including far field and near field calibration techniques, antenna pattern measurements, gain/phase calibration, and receiver/transmitter alignment

- Perform Testing and Characterization:
Conduct comprehensive RF testing using equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and anechoic chamber facilities  Verify seeker performance parameters like sensitivity, dynamic range, beamforming accuracy, and target tracking

- Data Analysis and Modeling:
Analyze calibration data to identify discrepancies, model error sources  e g , temperature effects, misalignment, delay variations , and develop compensation algorithms or lookup tables to improve seeker accuracy

- Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis:
Diagnose hardware, firmware, or software issues affecting seeker performance and collaborate on corrective actions

- Support Production and Field

Activities:

Establish production calibration processes, train technicians, and support field deployments or flight testing as needed  Develop automated test scripts and calibration fixtures to improve efficiency and repeatability

- Documentation and Compliance:
Maintain detailed calibration records, generate reports and certificates, ensure compliance with standards  e g , ISO/IEC 17025, MIL STD , and contribute to technical documentation and configuration management

- Innovation and Improvement:
Research and evaluate new calibration technologies, tools, and methods to reduce time/cost while enhancing seeker performance  Support algorithm development for signal processing and calibration in radar seekers

Travel up to 20% may be required

** 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 Dallas  Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM field

 8  years in RF engineering, radar systems, or calibration  experience with seekers, phased arrays, or radar hardware is highly desirable  

 Interim Clearance is needed to start, therefore you must be a US Citizen

 Strong knowledge of RF/microwave principles, antenna theory, radar signal processing, and propagation

 Proficiency with RF test equipment  VNA, spectrum analyzers, etc   and calibration standards

 Familiarity with anechoic chambers, OTA  over the air  testing, and environmental testing

** Desired

Skills:

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* - Experience with missile or radar seeker systems  active/semi active RF homing  

- Knowledge of phased array antennas, monopulse tracking, or electronic warfare techniques

- Background in metrology, measurement uncertainty analysis, or automated calibration software  e g , MET/CAL  

- Hands on experience in RF over the air hardware in the loop  HWIL  testing or flight test support

Active Top Secret Clearance

** Security Clearance Statement:
** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration

** Clearance Level:
** Top Secret

** 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:
** Onsite Full time:
The work associated with this position will be performed…