Research Scientist Senior Staff - RF Systems/Algorithms

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Severn, MD

53d•$134,000 - $236,325•Onsite

About The Position

The Rapid Solutions team with Lockheed Martin Space in Severn, MD, is looking for a research scientist with a background in RF sensors and algorithm development. The Rapid Solutions team is focused on building advanced radar and passive RF payloads, and developing operating concepts and algorithmic strategies for such payloads. This position will focus on advanced algorithms and high-speed implementations thereof for near-real-time applications.

Requirements

An advanced degree in a STEM field (physics, engineering, mathematics, or computer science)
Low-level simulation of scatter and sensor phenomenology to generate synthetic data for algorithm testing
Algorithm prototyping in python, Matlab, and/or C++
Working closely with real-time and high-performance software/firmware engineers to port prototypes to flight hardware
High-level simulation of payload performance to support payload design and compliance analysis
Experience with coherent wave sensing and the associated physics (electromagnetics, optics, and/or acoustics)
Statistical signal processing expertise
Proficiency in computer programming for research purposes
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with synthetic aperture and moving target indication radar
Experience with active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs)
Experience transitioning or supporting the transition of algorithms from research to high-performance software/firmware implementations
Active TS/SCI security clearance