Lockheed Martin

RF Engineer (Level II)

Lockheed Martin$91K — $169K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in electrical engineering or related field from an accredited college.
  • Familiarity with microwave RF subsystem design and hardware components.
  • Experience with programming languages like MATLAB or Python.
  • Must be a US Citizen due to program access requirements.
  • Prior experience with RF analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Produce predictions on telecom subsystem performance for upcoming missions.
  • Monitor real-time performance and trend analysis of telecom subsystems.
  • Analyze spacecraft test results for telecom element functionality.
  • Maintain a long-term database of subsystem performance data.
  • Support testing and documentation of subsystem software tools.
  • Participate in team meetings and technical reviews.
  • Work irregular hours for science activities and spacecraft recovery.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
  • Flexible work arrangements like a 4x10 schedule.
  • 401(k) matching and retirement plans.
  • Comprehensive Paid Time Off policy including holidays and parental leave.
  • Education assistance for further professional development.
Full Job Description
Standard Job Description

In this exciting role, you will support the Deep Space Exploration Mission Operations group as the Telecom subsystem engineer supporting multiple flying missions in the Littleton Mission Support Area. The missions include the Origins Spectral Interpretation Resource Identification Security Regolith explorer (OSIRIS-APEX), JUNO, and potentially others during primary and extended missions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Producing predictions of subsystem performance during future operations, monitoring real-time telecom subsystem performance, trending subsystem performance, analysis of problems and documentation of problems to include corrective actions.
  • Providing subsystem inputs to systems engineering for spacecraft sequence development and review the resulting sequences for correct operation of the subsystem, for both nominal and special event sequences.
  • Reviewing test results from spacecraft test labs and simulators for proper use and functionality of telecom elements.
  • Maintaining a database of current and long-term subsystem trending and performance data.
  • Maintaining and updating software tools for sequence review, performance prediction and other tasks.
  • Supporting team meetings and periodic reviews.
  • Working irregular work hours in support of science activities and spacecraft recovery to nominal operations.
  • Supporting other Deep Space Exploration flying missions and proposal support as needed.


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Basic Qualifications

  • Degree in electrical engineering or related field from an accredited college.
  • Familiarity with or coursework with microwave RF subsystem design and hardware, including one or more of the following: receivers, exciters, transponders, couplers, hybrids, RF switches, isolators, attenuators, antennas and/or waveguides.
  • Familiarity with programming (e.g. in MATLAB, Python, or knowledge of other scripting languages).
  • This position requires special access to support the program and requires the selected candidate to be a US Citizen.


Desired Skills

  • Experience in performing RF link analysis and prediction, as well as RF subsystem performance analysis.
  • Experience in a satellite operational environment, including troubleshooting link problems and determining root causes to link anomalies in real-time.
  • Ability to work irregular hours in support of planned science activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, interacting with other subsystem experts, systems engineers and customers in a timely and effective manner.


Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $91200.00 - $169400.00

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.

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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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