RF Engineer

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This ADP RF Engineer will possess and/or be trained to be an overall expert gaining extensive technical knowledge of RF, RADARs and EW systems/sensor performance. The team’s foundational vision focuses on design, development, integration and operation of RF hardware/software controlled instrumentation systems for purposes of characteristic assessment of major weapon systems during field trials.

As an integral member of the technical team, the candidate will be responsible for understanding complex threat systems and executing threat system testing operations at home base (Fort Worth, TX) and in the field. Experience in one or more specialty disciplines to include FPGA architecture, DSP and C#/C++ instrument control programming would enhance the candidate’s/team’s probability of success. Basic knowledge of network systems configuration is helpful; familiarity with Ethernet network protocols and directing network systems installation. The candidate will be required to operate test and measurement instruments. Identify unique test and measurement problems that require technical, procedural, or quality assurance actions to resolve. Must be able to work with and interact with the Customer Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as well as Sr. Program Engineers and positively contribute to a small, agile, cohesive team.

The selected candidate must be able to work and communicate well, both orally and written, in a team environment as this position involves significant and continued interface with Customer personnel at all levels. Manage and simultaneously track multiple engineering and logistics support activities, providing periodic status to Customer and Program Management

Candidates must be willing to travel and work periodically at austere remote locations to support Customer requirements. Must accept customer furnished quarters and comply with mobility requirements such as receive applicable vaccinations.

Candidate must be able to obtain security clearance for consideration.

A level 2 employee Typically has 2 - 5 years of professional experience.

What’s In It For You
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
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

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Basic Qualifications:
• Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent

• Masters Degree in a Technical Discipline (EE Engineer, Aerospace, etc.)
Desired Skills:
Experience with Radar, EW, or Weapon system Characterization

• Understanding of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) theoretical concepts and ability to apply that knowledge

• Working knowledge of MATLAB and SIMULINK dynamic simulation and modeling

• Working knowledge of PXI/VXI type embedded instrument control test equipment

• Working knowledge of real time operating systems (such as VxWorks)
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: RF Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First