RF Systems Engineer

Overview

Description:

As we enter a new era of Strategic Weapon Systems, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our mission is to design and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems. We seek individuals who envision the impossible, perform with excellence, and help build a better tomorrow.

This requisition is used to find talent to review for hiring events as well as general sourcing. We will be reviewing levels 2-5 for this event. 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.

As a member of our team, you ll be responsible for:

• Conducting RF/payload/communication system analysis, modeling, and simulation
• Designing and developing RF systems and corresponding analyses
• Generating specifications and analyses for ambiguous customer requirements
• Supporting RF engineering Basis of Estimates for proposals

• Execute trades and analyses for Radio Frequency systems and circuitry
• Design and develop RF systems and corresponding analyses, such as link budgets, cascade analyses, and frequency response
• Model and simulate RF systems for high-frequency and microwave applications
• Develop mini specifications (abbreviated specifications) for payload units, particularly RF hardware, which summarize key performance requirements, often utilized in proposal development. Additionally, generate full specifications for payload units as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Understanding of Digital Communications and Signal Processing
• Experience in modeling, simulation, and/or analysis of RF Systems, including Space-to-Ground and Payload Systems
• Experience performing Link Budget Analysis to design and optimize the communication link between the satellite and the ground station and/or Cascade Analysis to evaluate the overall performance of the payload and associated components
• Proficient with MATLAB
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, thus US citizenship is required

Desired

Skills:

• Extensive RF/payload/communication experience in system analysis, modeling and simulation
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Satellite Communications (SATCOM) such as Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog analysis and testing; digital channelization, digital beamforming, digital receiver theory and technology
• Ability to analyze and evaluate complex satellite test data, extensive experience working with spectrum analyzers, network analyzers and vector signal analyzers and their associated data
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink in modeling complex communication systems
• Experience with Basis of Estimates
• Experience with DOORS
• Familiarity with STK
• Familiarity with HFSS
• Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to work with uncertain or incomplete information
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

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

Clearance Level: Top Secret

• 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 onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
• 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.
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