Senior RF Engineer - Andover, MA

Lockheed Martin•Andover, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas. We are experiencing growth and seeking for a Senior RF Design Engineer at Lockheed Martin's Andover, MA facility. We offer an excellent working environment with a mix of cutting-edge design and genuine hand-on electronics laboratory testing and product development. This exciting RF pro an opportunity to be a key contributor on our team of industry-leading RF design experts. What You Will Be Doing In this role, the Senior RF Engineer will support the development and production of complex multi-function modules used in challenging high reliability applications in all phase of the product life cycle. The engineer will have the opportunity to design and develop circuit, modules, and sub-system from initial concept through prototyping and full-rate production. The engineer will work on complex technical problems and provide solutions which are innovative and ingenious. The engineer is expect to work independently to uncover and resolve issues associate with the development and implementation of operational products. Design Radio Frequency systems and 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 RF hardware to verify performance characteristics including simulation and modeling. Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during deliverable assembly and test phase. In addition, develop RF System/Subsystem Architectures may consist of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment. Perform link analysis and optimization with simulation and hardware validation, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources. Develop and allocate RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements. Identifies and track RF technical performance measurement (TPMs). Performa RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis. Support Life cycle Cots, reliability, availability, maintainability analysis. The engineer will collaborate with other engineering disciple including hardware engineers, system engineers, and circuit design engineers as well as technician and manufacturing support personnel. In Lockheed Marin, we offer continuous learning environment with strong career growth and advancement opportunities. Why Join Us We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Further Information About This Opportunity: This position is in Andover, MA which is part of the LM Chelmsford Site facilities. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location. Basic Qualifications Bachelors degree from an accredited college in related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with minimum 5 years of professional experience; or minimum 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered an emerging authority Experience with RF design is required. Experience with Schematic Capture, RF Block Diagrams Reviews, and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) Extensive experience with troubleshooting design and resolve integration issues is required. Experience with the use of microwave test equipment and microwave simulation tools is required. Excellence communication and presentation skills are required. Candidate must be eligible to obtain a secret clearance and be able to obtain at least an interim secret level security clearance before starting the position. Desired skills A Masters Degree in electrical engineering or closed related technical field is desired. Significant relevant experience in the defense electronics industry is desired. Expertise with RF subsystem and hardware including antennas, transmitters, receivers, microwave component, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, advance electronic modules, amplifiers, mixers, switches, frequency generation circuits and/or frequency conversion circuit is desired. Experience with 3D electromagnetic simulations tools is desired. Experiences with microelectronics assembly techniques is desired. Expertise with technical documentation such as specification, schematic diagram and test data is strongly desired. Active Secret Clearance Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to work remotely Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedule Information Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $101,000 - $178,135. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $116,200 - $201,365. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with minimum 5 years of professional experience; or minimum 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
Considered an emerging authority
Experience with RF design is required.
Experience with Schematic Capture, RF Block Diagrams Reviews, and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA)
Extensive experience with troubleshooting design and resolve integration issues is required.
Experience with the use of microwave test equipment and microwave simulation tools is required.
Excellence communication and presentation skills are required.
Candidate must be eligible to obtain a secret clearance and be able to obtain at least an interim secret level security clearance before starting the position.

Nice To Haves

A Masters Degree in electrical engineering or closed related technical field is desired.
Significant relevant experience in the defense electronics industry is desired.
Expertise with RF subsystem and hardware including antennas, transmitters, receivers, microwave component, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, advance electronic modules, amplifiers, mixers, switches, frequency generation circuits and/or frequency conversion circuit is desired.
Experience with 3D electromagnetic simulations tools is desired.
Experiences with microelectronics assembly techniques is desired.
Expertise with technical documentation such as specification, schematic diagram and test data is strongly desired.
Active Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

support the development and production of complex multi-function modules used in challenging high reliability applications in all phase of the product life cycle
design and develop circuit, modules, and sub-system from initial concept through prototyping and full-rate production
work on complex technical problems and provide solutions which are innovative and ingenious
work independently to uncover and resolve issues associate with the development and implementation of operational products
Design Radio Frequency systems and 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 RF hardware to verify performance characteristics including simulation and modeling
Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during deliverable assembly and test phase
develop RF System/Subsystem Architectures may consist of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment
Perform link analysis and optimization with simulation and hardware validation, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources
Develop and allocate RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements
Identifies and track RF technical performance measurement (TPMs)
Performa RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis
Support Life cycle Cots, reliability, availability, maintainability analysis
collaborate with other engineering disciple including hardware engineers, system engineers, and circuit design engineers as well as technician and manufacturing support personnel