Senior RF Engineer; Level III

Position: Senior RF Engineer (Level III)
Requisition  Eligible?:
Yes

ERP amount: $5,000

Relocation:
Possible Type:
Exempt

Shift: 1

Clearance Prior to Start:
None Final Clearance: TS/SCIPay Transparency: $ - $Experience Level: Experienced Professional FT/PT/Casual:
Full Time Department :
Space Business Unit:
Space Standard

Job Description Position details:

Location:

Littleton, CO

Work Schedule:

9x80

Position type:
Full-time onsite (this is not a hybrid position)
LM Space is seeking an RF Engineer to join our team in designing, developing, and testing Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for various aerospace and defense applications. This role will involve hands-on testing and troubleshooting of RF systems, using a range of equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing RF circuits and systems, as well as integrating them with other EGSE components, such as digital signal processing and software-defined radio  this position you will play a key role in ensuring the development of high-quality EGSE systems, and will be responsible for:

Designing and developing RF circuits and systems, including amplifiers, filters, and antennas

Performing hands-on testing and troubleshooting of RF systems using a range of equipment including:
Spectrum analyzers to measure and analyze RF signals, Signal generators to generate RF signals for testing, Oscilloscopes to measure and analyze RF waveforms, and Network analyzers to measure and analyze RF network parameters

Developing and implementing test procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with requirements and industry standards

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate RF systems with other EGSE components

Designing and developing software-defined radio (SDR) systems and interfaces, including waveform development and testing

Troubleshooting and debugging RF system issues, using a range of tools and techniques#SpaceRFBasic Qualifications Knowledge of RF circuit design, including amplifiers, filters, and/or components

Experience with RF test and measurement equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and/or oscilloscopes

Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance; US citizenship required

Desired Skills

Experience with Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) systems and applications

Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems, such as Git

Experience with software-defined radio (SDR) systems and interfaces, including waveform development and testing

Experience with phases of product lifecycle (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, and TRR)
Using tools such as Agilent ADS (Advanced Design System), Ansys HFSS (High Frequency Structure Simulator), AWR Microwave Office, or similar tool packages.

Certification and training as Certified Principal Engineer (CPE), Responsible Engineer, or equivalentRF and/or digital payload test measurement techniques

Architecture, integration, and test of Electronically Steerable Arrays (ESA), Radar Systems, RF and/or digital payloads, Telemetry Tracking & Command (TT&C), or missile communications subsystems.

Development of Analog/Digital interfaces

Designing active components, such as Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) , hybrids, Linearized Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers (LTWTAs), Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs), Oscillators, frequency converters, etc.

Experience in managing research or design projectsEGSE Design experience

Automation Framework experience

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Active TS/SCI clearance

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and…