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Lockheed Martin
RF Engineer Sr
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What they do
A Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer works with technology and electronic equipment that uses radio waves, from cell phones to radio stations. Designs, installs, and repairs systems and equipment that transmit radio signals. May specialize in design or maintenance; may focus on the design of transmission equipment, such as radio antennae, or manage larger systems such as networks of cell phone towers.
$119,952 / year median in New York
-4% projected decline
Job Description
## Standard Job Description What We're Doing Lockheed Martin is shaping the future of defense through cutting edge radar and missile defense technologies, and we want you to help write the next chapter. As the premier developer of active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars and integrated air and missile defense solutions for the U.S. military, our allies, and more than 45 nations worldwide, we deliver world class situational awareness, early warning, and kill assessment capabilities in the most demanding environments. Join a global team of 35 000 engineers, software developers, and cyber experts who turn complex challenges into reliable, next generation systems that keep warfighters ahead of emerging threats. Your talent will power everything from space domain awareness to ground based radar testbeds, ensuring the safety of today's forces and the security of tomorrow's world.
The Work Successful can will:
- Responsible for research, design and development of RF transmitters and receivers and antenna elements used in Radar Applications operating at UHF, L, S and X-Band.
- The individual will work along side other Senior Engineers and Subject Matter Experts (SME) and across various programs to design transmit and receive circuits and subsystems to meet such needs.
- The individual will conduct trade studies, perform dynamic analyses, interface with vendors, test circuits, power and analog circuitry and interact with engineers of other disciplines (Mechanical, Systems, FW, SW, etc.) and develops technical solutions to complex problems.
- The individual will support failure analysis, Material Review Board processing, discrepancy documentation, resolution and troubleshooting.
- Bachelors degree in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
- Experience with IC and discrete transistor design and impedance matching networks is a plus.
- Experience with RF Testing and Lab Equipment
- O-Scopes, Spectrum Analyzers, VNA, RSA, etc.
- Experience using PSpice, ADS and HFSS analysis tools or similar.
- T/R Module design and RF circuits and antenna elements' design experience.
- Knowledge of Analog Circuits, design and analyses.
- Experience with RF circuit analyses.
- Experience generating circuit Schematic and Layout and using tools like Zuken or Xpedition.
- Solid understanding of PCB design and construction.
- Ability to obtain and hold a DoD Secret Security clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.
- ## Desired Skills
- Experience with design and analysis tools such as
ADS, HFSS, CST
Microwave Studio, and COMSOL- Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
- Demonstrated ability to act independently
- Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range:
$98100.00- $182100.
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.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development