RF Engineer, Staff - Andover, MA

Lockheed Martin•Andover, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas. We are experiencing growth and seeking an RF Design Engineer at Lockheed Martin's Andover, MA facility. We offer an excellent working environment with a mix of cutting-edge design and genuine hands-on electronics laboratory testing and product development. This exciting RF position provides an opportunity to be a key contributor on our team of industry-leading RF design experts. What You Will Be Doing In this role, the Staff RF Engineer will support the development and production of complex multi-function modules used in challenging high reliability applications in all phases of the product life cycle. The engineer will have the opportunity to design and develop circuits, modules, and sub-systems from initial concept through prototyping and full-rate production. The engineer will work on complex technical problems and provide solutions which are innovative and ingenious. The engineer is expected to work independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational products. The engineer will mentor less experienced engineers on our team. Architects and design Radio Frequency systems and circuitry. Designs and develops RF circuity 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 RF hardware to verify performance characteristics including simulation and modeling. Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during deliverable assembly and test phase. In addition, develop RF System/Subsystem Architectures may consist of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment. Perform link analysis and optimization with simulation and hardware validation, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources. Develop and allocate RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements. Identifies and track RF technical performance measurement (TPMs). Performa RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis. Support Life cycle Cots, reliability, availability, maintainability analysis. The engineer will contribute to or author proposals and may participate in business capture efforts. The engineer will collaborate with other engineering disciple including hardware engineers, system engineers, and circuit design engineers as well as technician and manufacturing support personnel. At Lockheed Martin, we offer continuous learning environment with strong career growth and advancement opportunities. 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 Andover, MA which is part of the LM Chelmsford Site facilities. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5+ years of professional experience; or 3+ years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
Considered an emerging authority.
Extensive experience with RF design at the Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), subsystem, or module level is required.
Experience with Schematic Capture, RF Block Diagrams Reviews, and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA)
Extensive experience with troubleshooting design and resolving integration issues is required.
Experience with the use of microwave test equipment and microwave simulation tools such as network analyzers and spectrum analyzers is required as well as tools such as ADS, CST Microwave Studio, and HFSS.
Excellence communication and presentation skills are required.
Candidate must be eligible to obtain a secret clearance and be able to obtain at least an interim secret level security clearance before starting the position.

Nice To Haves

A Masters Degree in electrical engineering or closely related technical field is desired.
Active Secret Clearance.
Significant relevant experience in the defense electronics industry is desired.
Expertise with RF subsystem and hardware including antennas, transmitters, receivers, microwave component, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, advance electronic modules, amplifiers, mixers, switches, frequency generation circuits and/or frequency conversion circuit is desired.
Experience with 3D electromagnetic simulation tools is desired.
Experience with microelectronics assembly techniques is desired.
Expertise with technical documentation such as specification, schematic diagram and test data is strongly desired.
Experience leading successful technical projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

Architects and design Radio Frequency systems and circuitry.
Designs and develops RF circuity 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 RF hardware to verify performance characteristics including simulation and modeling.
Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during deliverable assembly and test phase.
Develop RF System/Subsystem Architectures may consist of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment.
Perform link analysis and optimization with simulation and hardware validation, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources.
Develop and allocate RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements.
Identifies and track RF technical performance measurement (TPMs).
Performa RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis.
Support Life cycle Cots, reliability, availability, maintainability analysis.
The engineer will contribute to or author proposals and may participate in business capture efforts.
The engineer will collaborate with other engineering disciple including hardware engineers, system engineers, and circuit design engineers as well as technician and manufacturing support personnel.