Lockheed Martin is hiring : RF Engineer Staff - Software Defined Radio in Littlet

Overview The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space! At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our mission is to design and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems, with a culture that encourages dreaming big, performing with excellence and creating incredible products. We provide resources, inspiration and focus and seek passionate, courageous individuals to help build a better tomorrow.

The Lockheed Martin Space Mission Processing team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated RF Engineer Stf to join our development team. As a member of the RF team, you will design, develop, test, and deploy a major hardware system including antennas, software defined radios, and related RF connections as part of a first-of-its-kind antenna system.

Responsibilities Designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging software for software-defined radio (SDR) systems and interfaces

Developing in a multi-process / multi-threaded programming environment

Designing and developing waveform modulation chains in C++, requiring a solid understanding of DSP principles and applications

Performing hands-on testing and troubleshooting of SDR and RF systems using equipment such as spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes to measure and analyze RF data

Assisting in developing and implementing test procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with requirements and industry standards

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate SDRs with other components

Troubleshooting and debugging SDR and RF system issues using a range of tools and techniques

Applying appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development lifecycle, including working within an Agile workflow and supporting major program milestone events (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR) from initial design through final delivery

Clearance and Experience Selected candidate must have an active TS / SCI security clearance for consideration.

This is an MID-SENIOR (level 4) ROLE where candidates typically require 5 years of professional experience and a BS degree.

Benefits and Work Environment Lockheed Martin employees contribute to community and quality of life efforts, volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Benefits include :

Medical

Dental

401k

Paid time off

Work / life balance

Career development

Mentorship opportunities

Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s benefits package at the Lockheed Martin Jobs site.

Basic Qualifications 5+ years of related experience in software development projects

Ability to interact with peer developers to facilitate interoperability with other subsystems

Advanced knowledge of Software Defined Radio development techniques and practices, including interfacing with RF-sensitive components

Advanced experience with RF test and measurement equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, Vector Network Analyzers, oscilloscopes, RF power meters, etc.)

Experience with Microsoft software products including Visio

Active TS / SCI Clearance required for consideration

Desired Skills Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or higher) in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar technical discipline; equivalent industry experience acceptable

Experience with Software Defined Radios (SDRs)

Software architecture experience

Designed and developed waveform modulation chains in C++

Good understanding of DSP principles and applications

Familiar with UHD and GNU Radio

Expert in network programming (TCP / IP)

Expert in multi-process / multi-threaded programming

Experience with spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes

Security Security Clearance Statement : This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US citizen for consideration. Clearance Level : TS / SCI

Other Information Expression of Interest : By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other opportunities with similar skills and requirements. You may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely : Onsite Full-time : work will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules : Lockheed Martin supports a variety of schedules. Some roles may be condensed 9x80 schedules with occasional Fridays off.

Schedule for this Position : 9x80 every other Friday off

Salary and Benefits : The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $118,700 - $209,300. Other locations follow a location-based range. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, PTO, holidays, and more. This position may be eligible for an incentive plan.

Equal Opportunity : Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Application Window : The application window will close in 90 days; candidates are encouraged to apply within 5–30 days of the requisition posting date for optimal consideration.

For more information about opportunities at Lockheed Martin, visit the Lockheed Martin Jobs site.

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