RF Engineer Stf (Level IV) - Secret clearance

Employer description

Standard Job Description
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join our team in Cape Canaveral, FL! 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. In this role, 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.

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Basic Qualifications
Experience with RF hardware systems.   Experience with system-level RF performance analysis (e.g. RF communications systems, antenna systems).Experience in analysis of active and passive RF hardware, performing cascaded analyses, link and gain/loss budgets, and/or using simulation tools to evaluate hardware designs.Active Secret clearance; must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance; US citizenship required.Desired Skills
Ability to engage with leaders, subject matter experts, and individual contributors to develop successful RF communication systems and hardware designs Ability to activity listen and collaborate with cross-functional teamsRF performance simulation (ADS, AWR, SystemVue, or equivalent) and Full-Wave simulation experience (CST, HFSS, or equivalent)RF Signal Processing experience desiredBeam formation experience desiredAntenna Multipaction / Corona experience desiredMatlab and/or Python Scripting and analysis desiredFamiliarity with RF test software and toolsRF prototyping experienceFundamental understanding of antenna theory and designUnderstands the effects of dynamic antenna gain and phase changes on GPS receiver performanceRF design experience including knowledge of power amplifiers, microwave integrated circuit design and RF measurement techniquesExperience with RF parts selection and evaluationDemonstrated 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)Vendor interface experience, including evaluating vendor solutionsVendor spec writing and procurement experience
Deliver value: Describe a time when you were asked to complete a difficult task or project where the odds were against you. Were you successful?Learning Agility: Tell me about the biggest mistake you have made in a project. What did you learn, and how have you applied that learning to your work since then?Problem solving: When was the last time you had to solve a difficult problem, and what actions did you take?Analytical Ability: Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem. What steps did you take?Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $120600.00 - $224000.00

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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 Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.