Radio Frequency Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Town of Owego (NY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in the United States is seeking an RF Systems Architect to design and develop RF circuitry for high-frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers. You will handle hardware layout, testing, and prototype construction.

The role emphasizes RF system architectures, trade studies, and performance measurements, supporting product development and manufacturing during deliverables, while contributing to lifecycle analyses

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Development work in RF/microwave circuit design.
• Experience testing RF hardware with signal generators, network/spectrum analyzers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Architect RF systems and circuitry for high-frequency/microwave applications.
• Handle hardware layout, prototype construction, and testing.
• Perform tests, develop methods, and verify performance characteristics.
• Contribute to product development documentation and manufacturing support.
• Conduct trade studies and analyze life-cycle costs, reliability, and maintainability.

Skills

RF circuit design

ADS HFSS

MATLAB

Digital Signal Processing

High-density PCB design

RF testing

Communication skills

DoD Security Clearance

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Signal generators

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Standard Job Description

Architects and designs Radio Frequency systems and circuitry. Designs and develops RF circuitry used in high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers. Responsible for hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test. Prepares test methods and specifications; analyzes and tests RF hardware to verify performance characteristics. Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during the deliverable assembly and test phase. In addition, develops RF System/Subsystem Architectures consisting of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment. Performs link analysis and optimization, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources. Develops and allocates RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements. Identifies and tracks RF technical performance measurements (TPMs). Performs RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis. Supports Life Cycle Costs, reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis.

Standard Job Description

Architects and designs Radio Frequency systems and circuitry. Designs and develops RF circuitry used in high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers. Responsible for hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test. Prepares test methods and specifications; analyzes and tests RF hardware to verify performance characteristics. Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during the deliverable assembly and test phase. In addition, develops RF System/Subsystem Architectures consisting of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment. Performs link analysis and optimization, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources. Develops and allocates RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements. Identifies and tracks RF technical performance measurements (TPMs). Performs RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis. Supports Life Cycle Costs, reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Development work in support of RF and microwave circuit design
• Experience with testing RF hardware, including practical experience with signal generators as well as network, logic, and spectrum analyzers
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to obtain DoD Security Clearance

Desired Skills

• Experience with ADS circuit modeling, Ansoft HFSS, MATLAB
• Digital Signal Processing expertise
• Experience with high density PCB design that includes power, digital, and analog layouts

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $81100.00 - $150500.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.