Radio Frequency Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Marietta, GA is seeking an RF Systems Architect to design and develop RF circuitry for high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters and antennas. You will lead hardware layout, prototype testing, and performance verification, while supporting manufacturing during assembly and test phases.

The role involves developing RF system architectures, conducting TPM tracking, and performing CAIV analyses to ensure reliability and maintainability across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in RF Engineering, a related STEM discipline or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Knowledgeable of Communication systems to include radios, antennas, and/or other related subsystems.
• Experience with Ansys suite of RF analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design RF systems and circuitry for high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas and synthesizers.
• Develop RF system/subsystem architectures and perform trade studies and optimization.
• Prepare test methods and specifications; analyze RF hardware to verify performance characteristics.
• Support manufacturing during deliverable assembly and test and assist with Life Cycle costs, reliability, and maintainability analyses.

Skills

Communication systems knowledge

System engineering processes

RF analysis experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in RF Engineering

Tools

Ansys RF analysis tools

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

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in RF Engineering, a related STEM discipline or equivalent experience/combined education
• Knowledgeable of Communication systems to include radios, antennas, and/or other related communication subsystems.
• Experience with Ansys suite of RF analysis tools

Desired Skills

• Experience with design, development, and integration of Communication systems
• Proficient in system engineering processes
• Experience with RF analysis; Co-site, Antenna Pattern, and Link budgets
• Knowledge of Military and/or Government programs
• Experience with C-130 platform

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.