RF IPT Lead Systems Engineer, Sr Staff - Orlando, FL

Lockheed Martin•Orlando, FL

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. At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. We are seeking an RF Sensors Analysis Engineer who will be the technical hub for interpreting and validating RF sensor data across a variety of sources (flight, HWIL, simulation, etc.) for our sunny Orlando site. What You Will Be Doing The ideal candidate possesses strong programming skills in MATLAB, is comfortable with Python based analysis and C++ code interpretation, and can navigate complex, multi functional and multi company collaborations while juggling support for several concurrent contracts.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s (minimum) in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or STEM related field
Experience: 8+ years of related experience.
RF Knowledge: Understanding of antenna theory, RF Sensors, RF front end architectures, or a combination of these skills. Experience with RF Testing, preferably with Indoor Compact Ranges but experience with other RF Testing such as anechoic chamber testing, etc. may suffice if you have a willingness to deepen your expertise.
Management Experience: Experience interfacing directly with USG customers, experience in supplier technical management, Experience managing small teams, and experience with multidisciplinary teams.
Active Secret Clearance or higher is required to be considered for this position, therefore you must be a US Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Problem-Solving: Proactive problem solver with a detail oriented and growth mindset.
Communication: Excellent written & verbal skills; ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences. Proven ability to work across multiple functions and corporate boundaries, and manage competing priorities.
-Experience with Earned Value and Control Account Management.
Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

Run scripts and analyze data from various different sources; validate results against expected sensor performance envelopes.
Develop/modify MATLAB-based tools for data preprocessing, file conversion, and automated report generation.
Stand ups with cross functional team to review analysis results, test schedules, data availability, and open issues.
Interact with supplier, partner, and customer entities; balance competing priorities
Inspect supplier model documentation (i.e., antenna patterns, RF front end specifications); log discrepancies and request clarifications.
Dive into C++ OFP source when a sensor anomaly surfaces; use debugging tools and log files to pinpoint low level causes.
Update GitLab repositories, create merge requests, and document changes in the project wiki.
Prepare daily or weekly status briefs for program leadership and partner contractors, highlighting analysis findings and risk items.
Participate in design reviews for upcoming sensor upgrades, providing data driven recommendations.
Close out events by delivering final analysis packages, validation reports, and lessons learned documentation.