Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute RF front‑end design (antennas, feed networks, LNAs, mixers, synthesizers, PAs) for X‑, Ku‑, Ka‑band radar systems using CAD tools (Altium, Xpedition, MATLAB), ensuring end‑to‑end IAD digital capture and seamless integration from concept through production readiness.
Design high‑speed digital board‑level architectures (high‑density interconnects (HDI), multi‑layer Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), high‑speed serial links, RF‑data converter interfaces) including signal‑integrity, power‑integrity, and EMI/EMC mitigation to guarantee reliable operation across temperature extremes, vibration, vacuum, and radiation environments.
Plan and execute hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) and model‑based simulations (MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW) to validate RF‑digital co‑design, system performance, and qualification against hostile‑environment stressors and classified security requirements.
Lead technical reviews (PDR, CDR, FAI) and present design status, risk assessments, and mitigation plans to cross‑functional teams and program leadership; support proposal development, budget justification, and lifecycle documentation management.
Ensure full compliance with aerospace standards (DO‑178C, DO‑254, MIL‑STD‑461, MIL‑STD‑810) and classified data handling protocols; manage design artifacts in authorized repositories with rigorous radiation‑hardening and security controls.
Mentor and develop mid‑level and junior RF, digital, and firmware engineers; conduct design‑review training and foster a culture of technical excellence, radiation‑aware design practices, and secure hardware development.
Monitor emerging radar technologies (software‑defined radar, digital beam‑forming ASICs, AI‑enabled signal processing) and recommend strategic adoption aligned with program objectives, radiation qualification pathways, and LM security mandates.
Coordinate and support test and verification activities using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, phase‑noise testers, OTA ranges, and high‑speed oscilloscopes; analyze results, drive design iterations, and confirm that all performance and qualification targets are met for hostile‑environment operation.
Basic Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Microwave Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
Experience: ≥ 10 years of hands‑on electrical design experience, and some familiarity with high‑speed FPGA/ASIC development for communications or radar applications.
Deep expertise in high‑speed PCB design (signal/power integrity, HDI stack-ups, >10 Gb/s serial links) and EMI/EMC mitigation for operation across temperature extremes, vibration, vacuum, and radiation environments.
Strong working knowledge of aerospace development standards (DO‑178C, DO‑254, MIL‑STD‑461, MIL‑STD‑810) and radiation‑hardening design practices.
Substantial hands‑on test and debugging experience in laboratory and/or anechoic‑chamber environments for RF/microwave and high‑speed digital hardware. Proven use of VNAs, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and environmental test chambers (temperature extremes, vibration, vacuum, radiation emulation) to validate design performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with aerospace standards (MIL‑STD‑461, MIL‑STD‑810). Experience supporting hardware‑in‑the‑loop validation and qualification for hostile‑environment operation.
Implement and optimize radar signal‑processing algorithms (pulse‑compression, FMCW range‑FFT, MTI/CFAR, Doppler filtering, digital beam‑forming, MIMO waveforms) on Xilinx UltraScale+/Versal, RFSoC, and ASIC platforms using RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog, VHDL) and HLS, with emphasis on radiation‑hardened, power‑efficient architectures for aerospace deployment.
Technical Skills: Proficient in eCAD design tools (Altium, Xpedition, Pspice, LTspice). RTL coding (Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL) and familiarity with HLS (Vitis, Vivado HLS). Expertise in high‑speed PCB design (Altium, Xpedition) and signal integrity analysis. Experience with radar signal‑processing algorithms and implementation on Xilinx RFSoC/UltraScale+ or comparable platforms.
Clearance: Ability to obtain & maintain a security clearance.
Desired Skills
Software & Modeling: MATLAB/Simulink, Python, LabVIEW, and familiarity with model‑based design workflows.
Proven implementation and optimization of radar signal‑processing algorithms (pulse‑compression, FMCW range‑FFT, MTI/CFAR, Doppler filtering, digital beam‑forming, MIMO waveforms) on RFSoC/UltraScale+ hardware.
Soft Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, strong problem‑solving ability, and proven capability to work cross‑functionally with RF, mechanical, firmware, and test teams.
Clearance: Active Top‑Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, or the ability to obtain a Top‑Secret clearance.
Pay Information
GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $161300.00 - $299500.00
Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $145100.00 - $269500.00
Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $129000.00 - $239600.00
Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $116100.00 - $215700.00
Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.
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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.
