Lockheed Martin

Pulsed Power Design Engineer

Lockheed Martin$81K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field
  • 1+ years professional experience in pulsed power or high power microwaves
  • Coursework familiarity with electromagnetics and RF engineering
  • Proficiency in MATLAB at intermediate level or above
  • Experience with electrical and RF test equipment
  • Background in schematic capture and multi-layer PCB layouts
  • Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

Responsibilities

  • Design high voltage and high current power electronics modules
  • Model pulsed power dynamics and microwave feed line interactions
  • Analyze test data and perform signal post-processing
  • Utilize MATLAB for simulation and data analysis
  • Create schematics and multi-layer PCB layouts
  • Conduct circuit analyses and generate manufacturing packages
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
  • Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10 workweek)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Generous Paid Time Off including Parental Leave
  • Education Assistance programs offered
  • Life Insurance and Short-Term/Long-Term Disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) available
Full Job Description
Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a Pulsed Power 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

The Pulsed Power Engineer will support the design, analysis, test, and manufacturing of high voltage systems and subsystems used in challenging, high-reliability defense applications. Responsibilities may include:
• Design high voltage, high current, and high frequency power electronics modules (pulse forming networks, MOSFET/IGBT/SiC drivers, resonant converters, bias networks).
• Model pulsed power dynamics, resonant cavities, and microwave feed line interactions.
• Analyzing test data, including signal post-processing, visualization, and comparison with modeled data
• Using computing tools such as MATLAB for simulation, modeling, and data analysis
• Produce schematics and multi layer PCB layouts using tools such as Mentor Graphics
• Perform circuit analyses; generate bills of materials (BOMs) and manufacturing packages.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, systems engineers, circuit design engineers, and manufacturing support personnel

This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced high power microwave and pulsed power 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.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field from an accredited university
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in pulsed power, high power microwaves, or a related discipline
• Coursework or professional familiarity with electromagnetics, RF, and/or high voltage engineering
• Proficiency with MATLAB (intermediate level or above)
• Experience with or knowledge of electrical and RF test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, RF power meters, signal generators)
• Experience with schematic capture, multi-layer PCB layout, and generation of manufacturing deliverables (Cadence, Xpedition, etc)
• Must be a US Citizen; must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance

Desired Skills
• Related pulsed power/high power microwave/high voltage internship or early career experience in design, analysis, or test
• Effective communication and teamwork skills; ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Experience with RF/microwave circuit simulation or 3D electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, CST)
• Experience troubleshooting designs and resolving integration issues
• Familiarity with reviewing and interpreting technical documentation such as specifications, schematic diagrams, and test data
• Demonstrated academic or professional achievement in engineering or related discipline
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $81100.00 - $150500.00

At 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.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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