RF Systems Engineer Sr - Orlando FL

Lockheed Martin•Orlando, FL

1d•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. By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours. Lockheed Martin is seeking an RF Systems Engineer with RF design, analysis, and test experience. What You Will Be Doing The RF Systems Engineer will generate modeling/simulations for advanced control systems, build and test prototype hardware in the lab, and collaborate with a larger team for flight hardware configurations. Specific duties may include assisting engineers with antenna modeling, RF System modeling and requirements development. The individual will work closely with systems and design engineers to identify key RF hardware requirements which meet mission needs and will construct models for simulation. The RF Systems Engineer must be capable of utilizing a wide range of test equipment such as power supplies, DMMs, Oscilloscopes, RF Power Meters, Frequency Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, and Network Analyzers. Experience with MATLAB modeling is required. 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 Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location. Basic Qualifications Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Microwave Engineering, or a closely related field with a focus on mm Wave antenna arrays or RF circuit design. Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance, therefore you must be a US Citizen. 3 + years of hands on experience with ANSYS HFSS and Keysight ADS for full wave and circuit level modeling of mm Wave structures. Proven ability to design, fabricate, and test hardware up to 60 GHz (0402 soldering, V-band connector assembly, VNA, spectrum/signal analyzer, noise figure, and RCS measurements). Strong proficiency in MATLAB and Python (or equivalent) for processing multidimensional complex data, automating beam steering algorithms, and generating technical reports/presentations. Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring junior engineers (lab training, grad assistant, teaching labs). Record of peer reviewed publications and conference presentations in the mm Wave/antenna domain (e.g., IEEE IWAT, AP S, SoutheastCon). Experience with software defined radio (SDR) platforms Desired skills Knowledge of link budget, system level RF analysis, and automated generation of PowerPoint or technical documentation via MATLAB scripts. Proficiency in C/C++ (or C#) for low level firmware/driver development of RF transceivers. Ability to work cross functionally with radar, IR, and communications teams to integrate antenna subsystems into mission critical prototypes. Strong written communication skills (LaTeX) and the ability to produce clear, concise technical reports for both classified and unclassified audiences. Active Secret Clearance. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Microwave Engineering, or a closely related field with a focus on mm Wave antenna arrays or RF circuit design.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance, therefore you must be a US Citizen.
3 + years of hands on experience with ANSYS HFSS and Keysight ADS for full wave and circuit level modeling of mm Wave structures.
Proven ability to design, fabricate, and test hardware up to 60 GHz (0402 soldering, V-band connector assembly, VNA, spectrum/signal analyzer, noise figure, and RCS measurements).
Strong proficiency in MATLAB and Python (or equivalent) for processing multidimensional complex data, automating beam steering algorithms, and generating technical reports/presentations.
Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring junior engineers (lab training, grad assistant, teaching labs).
Record of peer reviewed publications and conference presentations in the mm Wave/antenna domain (e.g., IEEE IWAT, AP S, SoutheastCon).
Experience with software defined radio (SDR) platforms
Experience with MATLAB modeling is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of link budget, system level RF analysis, and automated generation of PowerPoint or technical documentation via MATLAB scripts.
Proficiency in C/C++ (or C#) for low level firmware/driver development of RF transceivers.
Ability to work cross functionally with radar, IR, and communications teams to integrate antenna subsystems into mission critical prototypes.
Strong written communication skills (LaTeX) and the ability to produce clear, concise technical reports for both classified and unclassified audiences.
Active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

The RF Systems Engineer will generate modeling/simulations for advanced control systems
build and test prototype hardware in the lab
collaborate with a larger team for flight hardware configurations
assisting engineers with antenna modeling
RF System modeling and requirements development
work closely with systems and design engineers to identify key RF hardware requirements which meet mission needs and will construct models for simulation
utilizing a wide range of test equipment such as power supplies, DMMs, Oscilloscopes, RF Power Meters, Frequency Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, and Network Analyzers