Radio Frequency Engineer Sr Stf - E5

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 148,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX seeks an experienced RF Architect to design RF systems and circuitry for high-frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and synthesizers.

You will develop RF system architectures, perform link analysis and TPMs, manage large RF suppliers, present to executives, and support manufacturing during assembly and test phases. A advanced degree in RF or related field and active DoD TS clearance are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• RF systems experience including radar, data links, software defined radios, and avionics subsystems.
• RF subsystem requirements decomposition, design, and systems integration.
• Managing large RF system suppliers.
• Perform detailed link budget analysis.
• Presenting to Vice Presidents and high-level customers.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Architect and design RF systems and circuitry for high-frequency and microwave applications.
• Develop RF system architectures and allocate performance requirements.
• Prepare test methods and verify RF hardware performance.
• Support manufacturing during assembly and test phases.
• Perform link analysis and optimization, considering propagation and interference.
• Conduct TPMs and CAIV analyses for life-cycle costs and reliability.

Skills

RF systems

Systems engineering

Supplier management

Link budget analysis

Technical presentation

Education

Advanced degree in RF/Electrical/Systems Eng

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

• Proven experience with RF systems to include Radar, data links, software defined radios, and other related avionics subsystems.
• Proven experience leading RF subsystem requirements decomposition, design, and systems integration.
• Proven experience managing large RF system suppliers.
• Perform detailed link budget analysis.
• Experience of presenting to Vice Presidents and high-level customers.
• Must possess an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance (minimum)
  

Desired Skills

• Advanced degree in RF, electrical, electronics, systems engineering, or related STEM discipline.
• Experience as an IPT lead, ensuring the team meets technical, cost, and schedule goals.
• Experience with training system engineers with 1-3 years of professional experience.
• Ability to obtain DoD Tope Secrete/SCI Clearence
  

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00
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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.