RF Microwave Engineer
Lockheed Martin •
Eagan, Minnesota, United States
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Description:Who we are:
The Advanced Technology Laboratories (ATL) is a Lockheed Martin applied research and development center. Aligned with the Corporation’s Chief Technology Officer, we work to advance scientific discovery and technology transition in human systems, robotics and autonomy, spectrum systems, data analytics and more!
What we do:
Spectrum Systems Lab (SSL) Engineers are hardworking problem solvers with an ability to learn and think creatively! We combine diverse skillsets and backgrounds to deliver groundbreaking technology to our customers, community, and company. We support research and technology development for projects funded externally and internally helping advance the state-of-the-art for Defense and prepare our customers and Lockheed Martin for the future of tomorrow.
What you’ll do:
As an RF/Microwave engineer within SSL you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team researching and developing advanced technologies for Electronic Warfare, Radar, Sensing and Communications systems. Your responsibilities will include developing advanced RF system concepts, designing and simulating RF systems, building prototypes and performing both lab and field testing. You will work with leading experts in digital signal processing, advanced processing hardware, photonic systems and RF machine learning to create solutions to the DoD’s toughest RF spectrum challenges.
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin cultivates an inclusive work environment that inspires differences and big-picture thinking.
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical/Dental
• Sick and bereavement leave
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. You 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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Basic Qualifications:
• B.S. from an accredited university (M.S. preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related field
• Coursework or experience in Electromagnetic theory
• At least 2 years of experience in the design and test of RF/Microwave systems or related analog systems
• Experience with electrical test and measurement equipment
• A strong interest in research and advanced technology development
• Ability to obtain a security clearance to at least the Secret level (TS Preferred)
Desired Skills:
• Experience with simulating RF and electrical systems in tools such as Keysight ADS, FEKO, PSPICE or others
• Experience with test equipment automation, especially in Python or other software languages
• Experience troubleshooting RF systems in the field
• Experience or interest in antenna design, simulation and testing
• Experience or interest in rapid prototyping of RF systems using block components or the X-Microwave prototyping systems
• Experience or interest in antenna array processing
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: 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: 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 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: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY LABS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Electrical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
• Experience with simulating RF and electrical systems in tools such as Keysight ADS, FEKO, PSPICE or others
• Experience with test equipment automation, especially in Python or other software languages
• Experience troubleshooting RF systems in the field
• Experience or interest in antenna design, simulation and testing
• Experience or interest in rapid prototyping of RF systems using block components or the X-Microwave prototyping systems
• Experience or interest in antenna array processing
Job Ident #:
60421628432
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