RF Engineer, Senior; Level III - Secret clearance Security Clearance

Position: RF Engineer, Senior (Level III) - Secret clearance with Security Clearance
Job Number 706203

Description:

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you Come join the Lockheed Martin Space Radio Frequency (RF) Talent Center (RFTC) team and shape the future!
You can join our mission and contribute to challenging programs in support of Space Vehicles, Hypersonics, Human Space Flight and Interplanetary Missions, Missile Defense, and more. As a Senior RF Engineer within Lockheed Martin Space, you will perform the following:

• Support multiple phases of RF product lifecycle including design, development, test, and deployment
• Engage with other leaders and Subject Matter Experts to participate in design reviews and provide feedback/input on RF systems and hardware designs

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful development and deployment of RF systems and hardware
• Example assignments include Design, test, and troubleshoot RF hardware systems, including prototype and deliverable hardware. Successful applicants typically possess 3+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline

Basic Qualifications:

Required Skills:

• Experience in design of active and passive RF hardware, performing cascaded analyses, link and gain/loss budgets, and using simulation tools to evaluate hardware designs.

• Demonstrated understanding of RF circuit design, including amplifiers, filters, and antennas

• RF performance simulation (ADS, AWR, System Vue, or equivalent) and Full-Wave simulation experience (CST, HFSS, or equivalent)

• RF test and troubleshooting experience Security Clearance / Work Authorization:
• To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen.

• Qualified applicants must possess at minimum a currently Active Secret security clearance to be considered.

• Selected candidates will be required to obtain, and maintain, a government issued Top Secret for long term employment on this program.
Desired

Skills:

• Familiarity with RF test software and tools

• Experience with designing RF active and passive electronics
• Experience with RF parts selection and evaluation

• RF prototyping experience

• PWB/PCB/PWA/CCA design, drawing generation, and drawing release experience using Mentor Graphics Xpedition or equivalent

• Demonstrated understanding of RF test equipment (Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generator, etc.)

• Ability to design and plan for designs to experience flight environments (vibration, temperature, multipaction, corona)

• RF design experience including knowledge of power amplifiers, microwave integrated circuit design and RF measurement techniques

• Vendor interface experience, including evaluating vendor solutions

• Vendor spec writing and procurement experience
• Ability to obtain, and maintain, a 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.
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