RF Engineer IV, Interim Secret Clearance

Description:Join us as an RF Engineer in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. This is an exciting opportunity to work on the Targets and Countermeasures Program (TCP), a Program with a long-standing history of Mission Success and of a strong partnership with our MDA Customer! Are you an enthusiastic individual with a strong technical background that can thrive in an exciting fast-paced dynamic environment?

Location: This position does not support teleworking; the selected candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in:

• Huntsville AL

You will be working a flexible 9x80 schedule in the office full-time.

Key activities you will accomplish in this role:

As a member of the TCP Engineering team your responsibilities will include:

• Designing, developing, documenting, and testing radio systems and interfaces
• Working on complex technical problems and providing innovative solutions.
• Supporting technical reviews internally, with the customer and external stakeholders, and at supplier locations.
• Performing hands-on testing and troubleshooting of RF systems using a range of equipment including spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes to measure and analyze RF data
• Assisting in developing and implementing test procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with requirements and industry standards
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate RF systems with other components
• Applying the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. This will include supporting major program milestone events.
• Develop electrical designs for the Electrical Support Equipment and Special Test Equipment

To be effective in this role, you will need:

• 5+ years of professional experience.
• Must have an active DoD Interim Secret or higher clearance to be considered, thus you are a US Citizen.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or a related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education
• Prior related experience working on software development projects
• Advanced knowledge of Software Defined Radio development techniques and practices, including interface with RF-sensitive components
• Advanced experience with RF test and measurement equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, Vector Network Analyzers, oscilloscopes, RF power meters, etc.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with the use of RF microwave test equipment and microwave simulation tools.
• Prior experience with RF Sensor or Active Module/Subsystems development is desired.
• 5+ years of related experience working on software development projects
• Experience with electrical/engineering design applications such as Zuken, Creo, Matlab
• An advanced degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is desired.
• Relevant experience in the defense electronics industry, including architecture development for RF systems.
• Experience in leading or presenting at technical reviews and boards is desired.
• Experience in planning and leading technical solutions from proposal through all aspects of development. This includes SRR, PDR, CDR, Qualification, System Verification & Test, FCA, and transition to production.
• Experience with spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes
• Ability to interact with peer-developers to facilitate interoperability with other subsystems
• Experience with Microsoft software products including Visio

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: 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 Schedules: 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.

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off

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.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: RF Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First