Radio Frequency Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking an RCS Model Design engineer to design and integrate LO components and test articles, including full-scale models. The role involves engineering documentation, CAD files, and testing support in Texas and California.

Responsibilities include developing RCS materials and components, revising CATIA drawings, and creating parts and BOMs. Travel to CA facilities is required; strong CAD and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing/RF Engineering or related field with 3+ years of experience.
• Project management or leadership experience.
• Willingness to travel extensively (50+ days per year) to CA manufacturing/test facilities.
• Strong communication, organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Experience with a CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, development, and testing of LO materials, components, and full-scale models.
• Use CATIA to develop and revise drawings, models, assemblies, and installation CAD files.
• Create new parts, drawings, BOMs, and assemblies.
• Support team with design and manufacturing knowledge and experience.
• Plan integration efforts for components and test articles; oversee travel for on-site activities.

Skills

CAD

CATIA

GD&T

RF engineering

Documentation

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing/RF Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CATIA

CAD software

Job description

Responsibilities The RCS Model Design engineer will work closely with engineers to designing and integrating various Low Observable (LO) components and test articles, including full-scale models. The selected candidate will be responsible for engineering documentation, drawing/Computer Aided Design (CAD), and supporting integration and testing efforts in Texas and California. Responsibilities include:

• Assist team in the design, development, and testing of RCS materials, components, and full-scale models used for various program objectives and RF testing.
• Use CATIA to develop and revise drawings, models, assemblies, and installation engineering CAD files
• Create new parts, drawings, BOMs, assemblies
• Support team members with design and manufacturing knowledge and experience
• Complete design modifications to improve quality of product or facilitate manufacturing operations
• Plan integration efforts for components and test articles
• Requires frequent travel (50+ days per year) to support on-site efforts at a California facility and oversee a small team of technicians performing integration activities.

Short Description

Responsibilities The RCS Model Design engineer will work closely with engineers to designing and integrating various Low Observable (LO) components and test articles, including full-scale models. The selected candidate will be responsible for engineering documentation, drawing/Computer Aided Design (CAD), and supporting integration and testing efforts in Texas and California. Responsibilities include:

• Assist team in the design, development, and testing of RCS materials, components, and full-scale models used for various program objectives and RF testing.
• Use CATIA to develop and revise drawings, models, assemblies, and installation engineering CAD files
• Create new parts, drawings, BOMs, assemblies
• Support team members with design and manufacturing knowledge and experience
• Complete design modifications to improve quality of product or facilitate manufacturing operations
• Plan integration efforts for components and test articles
• Requires frequent travel (50+ days per year) to support on-site efforts at a California facility and oversee a small team of technicians performing integration activities.

Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing/RF Engineering or related field with 3+ years of related professional experience; or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field with 1+ years of related professional experience
• Project management or leadership experience
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (50+ days per year) at times to manufacturing and test facility in California is required
• Strong communication, organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Experience with a CAD software

Desired Skills

• Experience with composite layups
• Experience with structural design and/or stress analysis
• Experience with different manufacturing methods including 3D printing
• Aircraft production support, processes, and coating experience
• Creative problem solving skills
• Experience with integrating materials, components, and/or technologies onto air vehicle platforms
• Experience with using CATIA or similar CAD software for part design, assembly, and drawing experience
• Experience with coatings, integration, application, standards, methods, and testing
• Experience with RF or LO range testing
• Experience with RF / LO materials and RF / LO material testing, measurements, and integration onto physical platforms
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $98100.00 - $182100.00

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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.