Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS): RF Engineer Sr - Dallas, TX

Job Description

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join our growing engineering team. MFC is a recognized designer, developer, and manufacturer of precision engagement aerospace and defense systems for the U.S. and allied militaries. This role offers an excellent working environment with a mix of cutting-edge design, hands-on laboratory testing, and product development. You will work with and learn from industry-leading RF and microwave design professionals in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

What You Will Be Doing

Non Kinetic Air Defense (NKAD) and Counter Swarm team is looking for an multidisciplined RF Design Engineer to join a growing team responsible for design, prototype, test and rapid fielding of solutions within highly accelerated timelines for all services.

Seeking someone with experience with fast-paced programs and familiar with rapid hardware development to support design tasks that will include electrical and mechanical design principles, troubleshooting systems, specifying/procuring/organizing build materials, among other responsibilities.

The Senior RF Engineer will serve as a key technical contributor on one or more defense programs, supporting the design, development, analysis, and test of advanced RF systems and subsystems.


Responsibilities may include:

• Leading and contributing to the design, development, and implementation of high power microwave (HPM) RF based systems

• Conducting RF simulation analysis, antenna test data analysis, and captive flight test performance data analysis to evaluate sensor and system performance

• Performing RF requirements analyses, executing trade studies, and providing data-driven recommendations during design reviews

• Rapid testing and troubleshooting for ensuring robust design principles around Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E³)

• Defining and shaping program requirements using Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E³)
design guidelines and industry best practices.

• Leading the planning, setup, and execution of test events in accordance with MIL STD 461/464, including selection of instrumentation and creation of test fixtures.

• Collaborating with cross-functional and multi-company teams, interfacing with suppliers, partners, and customers to balance competing priorities

• Supporting environmental qualification testing (vibration, shock, thermal, radiation) and analyzing results

• Generating and maintaining technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, requirements packages, and trade study reports

This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced RF and microwave design professionals and gain exposure to cutting-edge defense technology. Strong career growth and advancement opportunities are available.

Candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field from an accredited university; Master's degree preferred

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in RF engineering or a related discipline

• RF design experience with a background in electromagnetic theory, modeling, and practical design support

• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:
- High Power Microwave (HPM) or similar high power RF applications
-High Voltage Pulsed Power or similar RF applications
- RF or microwave circuit design, test, and troubleshooting at the CCA level
-Experience developing and designing for Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E³) for High Power Microwave (HPM) applications
-Understanding of signal integrity, shielding, and bonding design principles

• Understanding of antenna theory and RF architectures

• Must be a US Citizen; must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance

Desired skills

• Experience with RF systems including radars, jammers, and high power microwave (HPM)
• Experience designing, developing, or integrating components for UAV/UAS systems
• Experience with rapid prototyping and spiral development design
• Experience with vulnerability characterization: effects on military vehicles, fire control systems, missile systems, and munitions, including grounding, bonding, and shielding methods, designs to minimize radiated emissions and susceptibility, HIRF, HERO, and lightning effects, electromagnetic field coupling
• Experience with compact ranges (anechoic/RF chambers) and RF testing
• Experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes)
• Proficiency in MATLAB (tool development, scripting, simulation, and analysis)
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences and work across multiple functions
• Proactive problem solver with a detail-oriented and growth mindset; aptitude for learning on the job
• Experience with military standards and specifications
• Experience with design tools Zuken, Creo
• Experience with configuration management tool Windchill
• Experience with MFC circuit card design processes and the Design Assurance process
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment to meet an aggressive schedule
• Self-starter who can fully engage with other personnel on the program and operate as a player/coach with little to no direct supervision
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance

EEO

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.

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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

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

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.

National Pay Statement

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.

Premium Pay Statement

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.