The candidate architects and designs Radio Frequency systems and circuitry. Designs and develops RF circuitry used in high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers. Responsible for hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test. Prepares test methods and specifications; analyzes and tests RF hardware to verify performance characteristics. Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during the deliverable assembly and test phase. In addition, develops RF System/Subsystem Architectures consisting of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment. Performs link analysis and optimization, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources. Develops and allocates RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements. Identifies and tracks RF technical performance measurements (TPMs). Performs RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis. Supports Life Cycle Costs, reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis.
Basic Qualifications
Experience with fixed and full-motion Ground Antennas, including internal and related components (e.g., ACU, SSPA, feed, SpectralNet RF-over-IP devices, radomes, radios/receivers, T&F devices, etc.)
General understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) communication concepts and technologies
A team player with a demonstrated ability to lead, with excellent communications and interpersonal skills, in a cross-functional environment (customers, management, and peers), guiding them to work as one team with common goals. Technical project management skills are necessary
Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with a current, final Top Secret clearance SCI eligible
Ability and willingness to travel to both CONUS/OCONUS locations up to 25%
Bachelor's degree (Electrical Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience/combined education (with 9 years professional experience) or 7 years of professional experience with a related Master's degree
Desired Skills
Ability to develop and analyze technical requirements, performing trade studies, and understand allocations flowed down to RF antenna, subsystems, and/or components
Experience and/or familiarity with Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies and C++ or Python programming languages
Experience with Spectrum Analyzer equipment to conduct RF site surveys and determine potential sources of interference
Experience defining end-to-end performance and functionality of RF antenna and/or subsystems consistent with mission needs and CONOPS
Experience analyzing and verifying technical requirements/functions for antenna systems
Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills
Experience reviewing supplier/factory data results to show compliance with RF antenna engineering requirements
Experience with certifying and selling off an RF antenna or subsystem to the customer
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.
