RF/Microwave Engineer, Principal

Lockheed Martin's Missiles and Fire Control business is experiencing growth at our campus in Chelmsford, MA. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control's Microwave Center of Excellence is seeking to hire an RF Principal Engineer who will have the opportunity to join a team of highly competent RF engineering professionals involved in the design, development, and test of complex RF / Microwave subassemblies at our campus in Chelmsford, MA. We offer an excellent working environment with a mix of cutting-edge design and hands-on product development and product manufacturing. This exciting role will offer the opportunity to work in an organization that is all about RF.

What You Will Be Doing

In this highly visible role, the RF Principal Engineer will have the opportunity to architect and design Radio Frequency systems and circuitry used in high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers. Responsible for hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test.

- Prepare test methods and specifications; analyze and test RF hardware to verify performance characteristics. Provide inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and support manufacturing during the deliverable assembly and test phases.

- Develop RF System/Subsystem Architectures consisting of: transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment.

- Perform RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis. Supports Life Cycle Costs, reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis.

- Be the technical lead on development programs and IRAD projects. Lead teams performing root cause analysis and failure review board activities in support of product issues. Lead design reviews, ensuring good RF design practices and processes are in place.

- Mentor and coach less experienced engineers.

- Applicants selected will be subject to government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

- We offer a continuous learning environment with excellent career growth and opportunities for professional development

- For a level 6, we typically require 20 years of professional experience.

Why Join us

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Chelmsford is a charming suburb of Boston located about 25 miles northwest of Boston. This scenic colonial region offers lots of New England charm, great schools, and offers better access to a wide range of substantially more affordable regions in the area to live. Those regions include Northeastern and North Central Massachusetts, and Southern, New Hampshire.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

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Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering/technical discipline from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 15 years or more of professional experience.

- RF architecture design experience.

- Experience in high frequency RF testing techniques.

- Ability to obtain a secret clearance and must be able to obtain an interim secret clearance prior to start.
Desired Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering/technical discipline from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 20 years or more of professional experience.

- Experience in system simulation/analysis (SystemVue or AWR VSS)

- Experience in full-wave simulation/analysis (HFSS or CST)

- Experience in RF circuit simulation/analysis (ADS or AWR Microwave Office)

- Experience in high frequency RF testing, evaluation, and troubleshooting, including the use of an RF probe station

- Willing and able to mentor multiple design engineers

- Wideband RF system and circuit design experience

- Commercial RF design experience

- Excellent 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: 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.
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As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: RF Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First