Signal Processing Engineer - Modeling and Simulation

Lockheed Martin Corporation•King Of Prussia, PA

28d•Onsite

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 Stf 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. This is an MID-SR CAREER (level 4) ROLE where candidates typically require 5+ years of professional experience and a BS degree. Selected candidate will be required to possess an Active TS/SCI security clearance for consideration. This position is contingent upon the program award expected in October/November (post shutdown). Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more. #LI-CS1

Requirements

5+ 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

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
Assisting in developing and implementing test procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with requirements and industry standards