HWIL RF Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Orlando, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking an IT&E RF Engineer to join our Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Center of Excellence (COE) team in Orlando. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, calibrating, troubleshooting, operating and maintaining advanced RF HWIL systems, subsystems, and components. Additionally, they will design RF circuits, perform signal integrity measurements, analyze real-time simulation output, and manage the repair and replacement of RF subsystem components. What You Will Be Doing Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot and maintain advanced RF Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) systems, subsystems and components (couplers, attenuators, phase shifters, mixers, filters, isolators, et al.) Design RF circuits including Upconverters, Downconverters, Local Oscillator Distribution Networks, et al. Perform signal integrity measurements using Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and Oscilloscopes Analyze real-time, closed-loop HWIL simulation output and troubleshoot system performance deficiencies Perform quick-look analysis and data reduction of HWIL simulation output data Manage the repair and/or replacement of RF subsystem components (couplers, attenuators, phase shifters, mixers, filters, isolators, et al.) Why Join Us We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Further Information About This Opportunity: This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education Basic understanding of RF/Electrical design, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques Experience operating complex RF test equipment including Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, et al Active Secret Security Clearance with a current 5-year investigation Desired skills Experience with the design and operation of real-time, closed-loop RF HWIL simulators Experience with Configuration and Data Management (CDM) of Hardware and Software Experience with GPS simulators (Spirent) Experience with Linux Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to work remotely Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedule Information Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $123,500 - $217,695. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $142,000 - $246,100. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
Basic understanding of RF/Electrical design, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques
Experience operating complex RF test equipment including Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, et al
Active Secret Security Clearance with a current 5-year investigation

Nice To Haves

Experience with the design and operation of real-time, closed-loop RF HWIL simulators
Experience with Configuration and Data Management (CDM) of Hardware and Software
Experience with GPS simulators (Spirent)
Experience with Linux

Responsibilities

Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot and maintain advanced RF Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) systems, subsystems and components (couplers, attenuators, phase shifters, mixers, filters, isolators, et al.)
Design RF circuits including Upconverters, Downconverters, Local Oscillator Distribution Networks, et al.
Perform signal integrity measurements using Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and Oscilloscopes
Analyze real-time, closed-loop HWIL simulation output and troubleshoot system performance deficiencies
Perform quick-look analysis and data reduction of HWIL simulation output data
Manage the repair and/or replacement of RF subsystem components (couplers, attenuators, phase shifters, mixers, filters, isolators, et al.)