RF Communications Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Gloucester is seeking RF Communications Engineers for various Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes. This full-time role involves analysing RF systems, developing new technologies, and ensuring robust solutions. Flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Competitive Pension

Dental

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Internal training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in RF communications, algorithm development, or embedded systems.
• Knowledge of testing tools like vector signal analysers.
• Ability to work with Python/C++ in a Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake analysis of RF systems including vulnerability assessment.
• Design bespoke research tools for complex analysis.
• Support mission systems with lab-based testing and verification.

Skills

RF communications implementation

RF algorithm development

Digital Signal Processing

Embedded systems vulnerability analysis

Python

C/C++

Tools

GnuRadio

OpenCPI

Software defined radios

Linux

GitLab

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

We have various exciting opportunities arising at our site in Gloucester for RF Communications Engineers at all levels, primarily on a variety of Defence, Cyber and Intelligence programmes.

At Lockheed Martin we’ll provide you with meaningful work and education opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important you can also enjoy a strong work life balance. To ensure this we offer a flexible work schedule, hybrid work where possible and a comprehensive benefits package to enable you to live a healthy fulfilling life in and outside of work.

A range of specialisms exist in this essential and rewarding role, which had a broad scope including developing new RF based systems, research new technologies, analyse existing systems, analyse vulnerabilities and develop deployable RF applications.

You will have the opportunity to specialise in one area or work across multiple domains.

Typically, the candidate will be involved in one or more of the following:

• Undertake detailed analysis of RF systems – from open source investigation through to test and measurement of the equipment under test, including vulnerability analysis.
• Carry out reporting and recording investigations against standardised formats to enable further work by wider customer teams.
• Design and development of bespoke research tools to enable complex analysis.
• Support the development of mission systems through lab based testing and verification with the potential for field trial support.

Permanent

RF Communications Engineer

Systems Engineering

Gloucester

About the Role

We have various exciting opportunities arising at our site in Gloucester for RF Communications Engineers at all levels, primarily on a variety of Defence, Cyber and Intelligence programmes.

At Lockheed Martin we’ll provide you with meaningful work and education opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and enhance your career with us, but equally important you can also enjoy a strong work life balance. To ensure this we offer a flexible work schedule, hybrid work where possible and a comprehensive benefits package to enable you to live a healthy fulfilling life in and outside of work.

A range of specialisms exist in this essential and rewarding role, which had a broad scope including developing new RF based systems, research new technologies, analyse existing systems, analyse vulnerabilities and develop deployable RF applications.

You will have the opportunity to specialise in one area or work across multiple domains.

Typically, the candidate will be involved in one or more of the following:

Undertake detailed analysis of RF systems – from open source investigation through to test and measurement of the equipment under test, including vulnerability analysis.

Carry out reporting and recording investigations against standardised formats to enable further work by wider customer teams.

Design and development of bespoke research tools to enable complex analysis.

Support the development of mission systems through lab based testing and verification with the potential for field trial support.

The position will be full-time delivering cutting edge solutions for both customer and Lockheed Martin enterprises.

If you’re passionate about RF Communications Engineering and eager to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and embark on an exciting journey of innovation and growth.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Experience in at least one of the following will be essential:

RF communications implementation/analysis.

RF algorithm development and Digital Signal Processing.

Embedded systems vulnerability analysis.

Knowledge and/or experience of the following would be beneficial:

Real-time test and measurement using vector signal analysers

GnuRadio or OpenCPI

Software defined radios

Python and/or C/C++

Development on Linux and use of GitLab

Job Reference Number

15445BR

Employee Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

DV, SC

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

No

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

Private Medical Insurance

Competitive Pension

Dental

Critical Illness

Life Assurance

Travel Insurance

Employee discounts for top high street shops

Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counselling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc

Internal training and development alongside out Education assistance programmes

Reimbursement for a professional membership

Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value.

We know that diversity of thought leads to better solutions for our customers. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we’d love to hear how you might contribute to our mission and our team and would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria set out in our job advert. In addition, we are committed to inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable adjustments to our applications process. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact or call 023 92 458 000.

RF Communications Engineer | LM Careers