Job Description
RF Engineer
THE WORK:
The GG RF Engineer is a critical role responsible for designing, installing, and testing RF systems, with a focus on SATCOM components and devices operating in various frequency bands, including but not limited to S-band, C-band, X-band, Ku-band, and Ka-band. The successful candidate will be working on complex RF system design, installation, and test, and will be required to travel up to 15% worldwide. The RF Design Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our RF systems, from design to deployment, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet user requirements.
RF Design and Installation:
• Design, install, and test RF systems, including SATCOM components and devices, utilizing knowledge of RF principles and system design
• Conduct site surveys, climb antennas, and rack hardware as required, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations
RF Test and Measurement:
• Utilize RF test equipment such as Keyband PNA-X, Fieldfox, Spec-A, Sig-Gen, and O-Scopes to test and measure RF system performance, including spectral analysis, modulation analysis, and bit error rate (BER) testing
• Measure and analyze S-parameters, P1dB, TOI, NF, Phase Noise, and Group Delay, with consideration for the impact of non-linear effects, such as intermodulation distortion and spectral growth
• Familiarity with signal processing techniques, including filtering, amplification, and frequency conversion, as applied to SATCOM signal chains
System Design and Documentation:
• Create system drawings and documentation using AutoCAD or Visio, including block diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings
• Understand and apply link budget analysis, antenna patterns, and G/T measurements, with consideration for the effects of noise, interference, and multipath on system performance
Collaboration:
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including system architects, and project managers, to ensure systems meet user requirements and are delivered on schedule
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Ability to carry equipment, climb antennas, and rack hardware
• Knowledgeable of RF design, installation, and test, with a focus on SATCOM systems
• Travel up to 25% worldwide
Desired skills
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field
• RF test experience with Keysight PNA-X and Fieldfox, including familiarity with RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers
• Familiarity with RF system design, including SATCOM components and devices, such as amplifiers, filters, and antennas
• Experience with AutoCAD or Visio for system drawings and documentation
• Understanding of antenna analysis, including G/T measurements, STK, antenna patterns, and link budget, with consideration for the effects of antenna pointing errors and polarization mismatch
• Experience with power systems engineering, including power amplifiers, power supplies, and thermal management (Power/Space/Cooling)
• Coding skills in Python or VBA for interaction and commanding RF components, including experience with APIs and scripting languages
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 $145,200 - $255,990. 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 $167,000 - $289,340. 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.
