Radio Frequency Engineer Prin - E6

Lockheed Martin; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off and Holidays

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Marietta, GA, seeks an RF Systems Architect to design and integrate RF circuitry for high-frequency avionics systems. You will develop receivers, transmitters, antennas, and synthesizers, and define test methods to verify performance.

The role includes leading technical efforts, performing trade studies, and supporting manufacturing during assembly and test phases, with a focus on reliability and mission readiness.

Qualifications

• a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience with avionics product development.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design RF systems and circuitry for avionics applications.
• Develop RF hardware including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and synthesizers.
• Define test methods, specifications, and verify RF performance.
• Support manufacturing during the deliverable assembly and test phase.
• Develop RF system architectures and allocate requirements.
• Perform system/subsystem trade studies and TPMs.

Skills

Avionics development

Technical leadership

Team leadership in avionics

Education

Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Basic Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, related technical degree, or relevant work experience
• Experience with avionics product development

Desired Skills

• Past experience with processor hardware for military applications or avionics development is strongly desired.
• Technical Lead experience leading multiple team members with the development of processor hardware is a plus.
• Experience with leading a technical team in avionics development
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products including spreadsheet, scheduling and database applications
• Experience and aerospace related education/background
• System performance monitoring and evaluation experience
• Experience in subcontract/supplier management
• Experience in project management

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $182500.00 - $338900.00

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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.