RF Engineer, Senior (Level III) - Secret clearance

Lockheed Martin • Titusville, FL

100d

About The Position

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. Come join the Lockheed Martin Space Radio Frequency (RF) Talent Center (RFTC) team and shape the future! You can join our mission and contribute to challenging programs in support of Space Vehicles, Hypersonics, Human Space Flight and Interplanetary Missions, Missile Defense, and more.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to design, layout, prototype, and test RF telemetry systems.
• Ability to analyze and test RF hardware to verify performance characteristics.
• Firm understanding of RF fundamental principles and test & measurement systems.
• Ability to provide inputs to product development for release documentation and support manufacturing during the deliverable assembly and test phases of system implementation.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with subcontracts & Program Management.
• Ability to lead informational tours and present technical information.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and track RF Technical Performance Measurements (TPMs).
• Understands and can support Life Cycle Cost analysis, reliability, availability, obsolescence, and maintainability analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of telemetry decommutation including the ability to program hardware for telemetry decommutation.
• Familiarity with telemetry ground station architectures and equipment.
• Demonstrate understanding of current IRIG standards.
• History working with L3Harris' Vista TEC™ software.
• Ability to perform RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and Cost as An Independent Variable (CAIV) analysis.
• Perform link analysis and optimization, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources.
• Capable of Developing RF system/subsystem architectures consisting of Antennas, RF transmitters/receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements, transmission line equipment, etc.
• Ability to develop and allocate RF system/ subsystem functional and performance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing RF hardware to validate performance characteristics and ensure compliance with requirements, release documentation, and supporting programs through flight test to ensure performance integrity and mission success.
• Supporting life cycle considerations including cost analysis, reliability, maintainability, and obsolescence management.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules that provide additional time away from the office.
• Paid Time off benefits.
• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree