Job Description
We are experiencing growth and we are looking for a RADAR Signal Processing & Algorithm Engineer.
You will be the RADAR Signal Processing Engineer for Lockheed Martin's team in Grand Prairie, TX. Our team is at the forefront of Airborne RADAR management, and you will play a key role in developing advanced signal processing algorithms and creating high-fidelity simulation environments.
What You Will Be Doing
The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering and has experience designing signal processing algorithms for RF applications such as RADAR and wireless communications. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the wireless channel and propagation effects including path loss and multi-path propagation.
Experience modeling signal processing algorithms in MATLAB or Simulink is also required.
Hardware prototyping of signal processing algorithms using software defined radios or RADARS such as the Ettus USRP is also desired but not required.
The candidate will be working with senior engineers to design wireless communications datalinks and RADAR
systems for defense applications.
RF and digital hardware design principles will also be learned in the co-development of signal processing algorithms deployed on datalink and RADAR hardware.
The candidate must be a US Citizen and have a Secret security clearance with 5 year update OR possess the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Basic Qualifications
Thorough understanding of digital signal processing (DSP) techniques for RF applications such as RADAR, wireless communications, and software defined radios (SDR)
* Understanding of wireless channel propagation effects including path loss & multi-path fading
* Strong mathematics skills in complex arithmetic, linear algebra, and probability & statistics
* Proficient in modeling signal processing algorithms in MATLAB & Simulink
* Excellent verbal & written communication skills
* The candidate must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Desired skills
* Hardware prototyping experience of RF signal processing algorithms using software defined radios or RADARs such as the Ettus USRP
* Experience developing real-time signal processing algorithms in programmable logic (PL) using any of the following tools
o Simulink & Model Composer
o Simulink & System Generator
o Simulink & HDL Coder
* Understanding of RFSoC architectures and targeting embedded systems
* Understanding of fixed point data types
* Understanding of RF circuit design and impairments
* Other embedded software design experience for real-time processing and software architecture
* Git/Gitlab or other version control tools
* Experience using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and data analysis
* Microsoft tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
* Scripting languages such as MATLAB, Python, or Julia
* Understanding of C/C++
* Active Secret Clearance
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
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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 $82,900 - $146,165. 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 $95,300 - $165,255. 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.
