RF Engineer, Electronic Warfare Systems, Sr - Grand Prairie, TX

Requisition ID: 2415ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: $50 LMRecognitionRelocation: PossibleType: ExemptShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: NoneFinal Clearance: SecretPay Transparency: $98,100.00 - $182,100.00Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: MFC-PrimaryBusiness Unit: MFC-PrimaryStandard Job DescriptionLockheed 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.Lockheed Martin is seeking an Electronic Warfare (EW) RF Payload Design Engineer to support advanced EW decoy system development. What You Will Be DoingThe role will drive RF architecture, design, integration, test, and verification for EW payloads that must operate in hostile, spectrum congested environments while supporting tactical Link 16, M code GPS, and navy blue force requirements. This is a significant effort that will develop, integrate and fly multiple EW RF payloads simultaneously for various customers. The candidate shall operate as a player/coach, being able to coordinate technical design activities amongst suppliers while also performing RF performance analysis and architecture design. Design tasks would include antenna design to match the selected corresponding receivers, fast paced trade studies, allocation of RF requirements to RF subsystems, RF circuit card design oversight, RF hardware verification, performs link analysis and optimization including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources, supplier selection/support, acceptance testing, and integration and test support around rapid development. Why Join UsWe 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 Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.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*BS in STEM degree and 3+ years of relevant experience or MS in STEM and 1+ years of relevant experience. • Electronic Warfare (EW) RF design and development experience• Communication, radar, or similar waveform design experience• Digital signal processing experience• Ability to obtain Secret clearance, therefore you must be a US Citizen.Desired Skills** Active Secret Clearance• Cross-Business Area engagement experience• M code (military GPS) or similar integration/design experience• Link-16 or similar tactical radio integration/design experience• Familiarity with E³ (design, test, verification) processes• Antenna design, measurement, and evaluation capabilities• Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV), missile, or similar design, or integration, or flight test experience• EW or radar system design, or integration, or flight test experience• Flight test and/or HWIL (hardware in the loop) experience• Telemetry or similar data link budget analysis• Antenna design requirements & specifications• EMI/EMC knowledge and mitigation techniques• Tactical radio integration experience• US Navy customer or product experience• Supplier technical oversight and management experience• Strong communication with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders at all levels• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment and meet aggressive schedules• Self starter; effective “player/coach” with minimal supervisionPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $98100.00 - $182100.00At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.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.