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Job Description
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.
We're seeking an experienced RF Engineer to join our team in Chelmsford, MA as a Senior Staff RF Engineer. In this role, you'll drive the development and production of complex multi-function modules based on RF system-on-chip and advanced direct RF digitizers to be used in high-reliability applications, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. Our team is composed of industry-leading RF and digital design experts, and we offer a unique work environment that combines cutting-edge design with hands-on electronics laboratory testing and product development. As a key contributor, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our team's success.
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services.
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
What You Will Be Doing
Senior Staff RF Engineers are responsible for:
• Driving the development and production of complex multi-function modules in all phases of the product life cycle
• Designing and developing circuits, modules, and sub-systems from initial concept through prototyping and full rate production.
• Leading investigations to understand complex RF system problems and providing innovative and ingenious solutions
• Acting independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the implementation of operational products
• Mentoring less experienced engineers on our team and collaborating with other engineering disciplines, including hardware engineers, systems engineers, and circuit design engineers
• Contributing to or authoring proposals and participating in business capture efforts.
• Working with technical and manufacturing support personnel to ensure successful product development and production
Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly experienced and skilled RF Engineer to join our team and focus on advanced RF digitizer application to wideband RF systems. As an ideal candidate, you have a strong background in RF engineering application, with expertise in designing and developing complex multi-function modules with RF System-on-chip and/or high-speed digitizers for direct RF sampling. You will have the opportunity to work in a continuous learning environment with strong career growth and advancement opportunities. If you're passionate about RF engineering and have excellent problem-solving skills, apply now and join our team of innovators. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Chelmsford. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts 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. A company-sponsored Interim Secret is required to start.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred or BS Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) accepted plus a minimum of 8 years of relevant professional engineering experience.
Extensive experience with troubleshooting designs and resolving integration issues for RF applications.
Extensive experience with the use of RF microwave test equipment and microwave simulation tools.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Candidate must be eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance and be able to obtain at least an Interim Secret Clearance before starting the position, therefore you must be a US Citizen.
Desired skills
Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related technical field.
Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance
Significant relevant experience in the defense electronics industry, including architecture development for RF systems, principally for wideband direct RF sampled systems.
Experience working with high speed digitizers and FPGA interfaces and networks
Experience designing active RF modules, circuits or systems.
Extensive experience with troubleshooting designs and resolving integration issues in a production or manufacturing environment.
Extensive experience testing microwave products at the RF circuit card assembly (CCA), module, or subassembly level.
Expert level knowledge of microwave simulation tools.
Expertise with datalink or T/R module architecture.
Expertise with RF subsystems and hardware including antennas, transmitters, receivers, microwave components, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, advanced electronic modules, amplifiers, mixers, switches, frequency generation circuits, and frequency conversion circuits.
Experience with microelectronics assembly techniques.
Expertise with technical documentation such as specifications, schematic drawings, and test data.
Experience with customer interface including technical presentations.
Hands-on Hardware Experience
Ability to lead failure investigations on production and/or technical issues.
Ability to work in a team collaborative environment especially with manufacturing and industrial engineers and/or operator on production support.
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.
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.