Principle RF Engineer (Top Secret Clearance Required)
Lockheed Martin •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Description:Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems has an exciting opportunity in Valley Forge, PA for an RF Engineer Principal to support the Weapons Platform Integration (WPI) and Advanced Programs (AP) portfolios. As a new hire on our WPI/AP team, you can help us take on the world’s most important and complex challenges by providing innovative solutions to a variety of missions. In this critical role, you will collaborate with a diverse team of technical professionals, interact with internal stakeholders, and interface with external customers. The successful candidate will be dynamic, motivated, dedicated, detail-focused, and team-oriented.
As an RF Engineer Principal, you will:
• Lead RF Engineering efforts across Advanced Programs including technical direction, architecting, planning, tools, and training
• Manage RF technical inputs to include proposal support, trade studies, competitive bid evaluations, and program execution
• Provide inputs to and ensure compliance with major program reviews including System Requirements Reviews, Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews, and Test Readiness Reviews
• Provide hardware/software and interface documentation compliant with customer requirements and LM Best Practices
• Drive timely releases of engineering products and artifacts to support program schedules and major milestones
• Encourage open communication, positive customer satisfaction, and timely program status updates
• Develop vision for Advanced Programs products and customers, incorporating OneLM strategies for continuous improvement and digital transformation
• Lead a team of software and systems engineers, to develop and execute the vision for Advanced Programs
• Mentor junior team members in the RF domain to knowledge transfer and develop next generation talent
• Engage with program leaders to include Portfolio Manager, Program Manager, Engineering Manager, Chief Engineers, System Architect, Software Architect, Cost Account Managers and Subcontracts Program Manager.
• Ensure due diligence of all Engineering labor estimations for ROMs and proposals across Advanced Programs
• Some travel may be required to support vendor visits, demos, or customer meetings
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Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 20 years or more of professional experience, 18+ years with a Masters, 15+ years with a PhD degree, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Security Clearance required Prior to Start: Top Secret
• Thorough knowledge of RF technologies and antenna applications
• Strong background in design, development, production, and test engineering processes
• Experience developing system requirements, interfaces, and architectures
• Experience in proposal Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation
• Ability to work in a rapid paced, Agile development environment
• Ability to travel to vendors or test events as it may be required
• Proven ability to effectively lead and collaborate in a team environment
• Experience working with internal and external customers
Desired Skills:
• Full life cycle program experience (concept to sustainment/disposal)
• Risk and opportunity experience with an understanding of continuous improvement concepts
• Experience with parabolic dishes and phased array solutions
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong working relationships with a diverse team
• Experience as a leader of technical leaders
• Experience performing software and/or systems integration and testing
• Experience in test plan/procedure preparation and test execution
• Familiarity with Agile systems development and/or DevOps
• Experience working with vendors
• Methodical approach to problem solving
• Effective oral and written communication skills
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the worlds 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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: RF Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
• Full life cycle program experience (concept to sustainment/disposal)
• Risk and opportunity experience with an understanding of continuous improvement concepts
• Experience with parabolic dishes and phased array solutions
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong working relationships with a diverse team
• Experience as a leader of technical leaders
• Experience performing software and/or systems integration and testing
• Experience in test plan/procedure preparation and test execution
• Familiarity with Agile systems development and/or DevOps
• Experience working with vendors
• Methodical approach to problem solving
• Effective oral and written communication skills
Job Ident #:
61330307808
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