RF Engineer

Lockheed Martin • Littleton, CO

76d • $79,700 - $140,530

About The Position

The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space! At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you. The Lockheed Martin Space Mission Processing team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated RF Engineer to join our development team. As member of the RF team, you will design, develop, test, and deploy a major hardware system including antennas, software defined radios, and related RF connections as part of a first-of-its kind antenna system. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative, forward-leaning programs while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Requirements

• 1+ years of related experience working on software development projects
• Understanding of RF circuit design, including amplifiers, filters, and components
• Knowledge of RF test and measurement equipment, such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, Vector Network Analyzers, oscilloscopes, RF power meters, etc.
• Experience with Microsoft software products including Visio
• Experience with CAD software suites such as AutoCAD
• TS/SCI Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degree (or higher) in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical discipline. Equivalent industry-related experience is acceptable
• Experience with Military Satellite Communications
• Experience with Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) and NSA Encryption Systems

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, documenting, testing RF circuits and systems, including amplifiers, filters, and antennas
• Performing hands-on testing and troubleshooting of RF systems using a range of equipment including Spectrum analyzers to measure and analyze RF signals, Signal generators to generate RF signals for testing, Oscilloscopes to measure and analyze RF waveforms, and Network analyzers to measure and analyze RF network parameters
• Assisting in developing and implementing test procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with requirements and industry standards
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate RF systems with other components
• Working with software-defined radio (SDR) systems and interfaces, including waveform development and testing
• Troubleshooting and debugging RF system issues, using a range of tools and techniques
• Installing RF hardware and associated equipment

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees