Signal Processing Engineer - Modeling and Simulation

Lockheed Martin • King of Prussia, PA

75d • $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 Signal/Image Processing Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will work alongside a team of hardware and software developers to perform mission analysis, assist in requirements derivation, mission performance assessments, and build tools to verify complex mission-relevant requirements are being met 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 with space-based or ground-based signal processing applications, RF signal collection, and/or communication systems
• Knowledge of signal processing or communication systems techniques
• Experience with Microsoft software products
• An Active TS/SCI clearance is required for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar technical discipline. Equivalent industry-related experience is acceptable
• Experience with RF link budget analysis
• Experience with satellite RF communications techniques
• Knowledge of orbital physics, particularly LEO systems
• Experience with radar systems analysis
• Experience with STK, AFSIM, MPAT, or similar satellite propagation modeling software tools
• Understanding of and comfort developing software in C++
• Experience using scripting languages such as Python or Matlab
• Experience with product lifecycle phases (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR)
• Experience with research or design projects

Responsibilities

• Assisting in developing approaches for requirement verification for RF signals-related requirements, including detailed tool development to assess test data behavior using scripting languages such as Python or Matlab
• Performing detailed mission analysis of complex ground and satellite systems using STK and LM's MPAT
• Developing link budget assessments of RF systems over time
• Developing system and subsystem requirements based on mission-driven specifications
• Analysis of communication signal behavior under ideal and non-ideal communications to assess anticipated and measured signal quality
• Analysis of pulsed signal behavior for the purposes of requirements derivation, system design, and requirements verification
• Designing systems and algorithms in collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with mission analysis

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

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