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Lockheed Martin Radio Frequency Engineer in Orlando, Florida
Description: The position reports directly to the RAM/RODEC manager and will conduct research and development test efforts associated with Low Observable (LO) antennas, radomes, RF, and RCS. The candidate will provide technical support to internal research and development (IRAD), contracted research and development (CRAD) projects, support technology development directions, and support RF/RCS capabilities development. The candidate is expected to have knowledge of electromagnetic theory; knowledge in RF/RCS testing, RF/RCS measurements, signature reduction, and LO.
• Responsible for using the RCS Indoor Range – Direct Illumination Chamber
• Responsible supporting all testing; will learn all aspects of gathering measurement data and providing processed and raw data to the RF/RCS/materials community for evaluation
• Responsible for planning, performing, post-processing, and communicating results of laboratory RF/RCS/material measurements
• Perform materials test engineering & technical assignments related to research and development
• Responsible for taking measurements of material coupons to determine material, physical, electrical, and/or environmental properties
• Responsible for providing RF/RCS technical support for the validation/verification of engineering requests
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or Systems Engineering, Physics, or a technical degree program
• Experience in RF, Computational Electromagnetics (CEM), electromagnetics, Infrared (IR), optics, or photonics
• 1 year of scripting experience; familiar with MATLAB, C+, and/or Python
• Self-starter, taking initiative and full ownership of complex tasks to achieve results
• Must have the ability for Special Program Access per business requirements
• Secret Clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret Security Clearance per business requirements
Desired Skills:
Experience with radar cross-section reduction, RF antenna design/integration, and testing at various ranges
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, integrating, and maintaining RF systems (receivers, transmitters, antennas, and radar)
• Experience with Anechoic chamber antenna gain and RCS measurements
• Experience with software techniques used to process and analyze radar measurement data
• Experience in the field of RCS reduction of radome or antennas
• Knowledge of radar and material measurements
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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.
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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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: RF Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First