Radio Frequency Engineer Senior Staff

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 WHAT WE'RE DOING: Lockheed Martin, Cyber & Intelligence invites you to step up to one of today’s most daunting challenges: the evolving threat of cyber warfare. As a cyber security professional at Lockheed Martin, you’ll protect the networks that our citizens and the world depend upon each minute. Here, you’ll work with cybersecurity experts on the forefront of threat protection and proactive prevention. In this fast-paced, real-world environment, you’ll draw on all your education and experience as well as the resources of Lockheed Martin to keep the threats at bay. Cyber | Lockheed Martin THE WORK: The GG RF Engineer is a critical role responsible for designing, installing, and testing RF systems, with a focus on SATCOM components and devices operating in various frequency bands, including but not limited to S-band, C-band, X-band, Ku-band, and Ka-band. The successful candidate will be working on complex RF system design, installation, and test, and will be required to travel up to 15% worldwide. The RF Design Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our RF systems, from design to deployment, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet user requirements. RF Design and Installation: •Design, install, and test RF systems, including SATCOM components and devices, utilizing knowledge of RF principles and system design •Conduct site surveys, climb antennas, and rack hardware as required, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations RF Test and Measurement: •Utilize RF test equipment such as Keyband PNA-X, Fieldfox, Spec-A, Sig-Gen, and O-Scopes to test and measure RF system performance, including spectral analysis, modulation analysis, and bit error rate (BER) testing •Measure and analyze S-parameters, P1dB, TOI, NF, Phase Noise, and Group Delay, with consideration for the impact of non-linear effects, such as intermodulation distortion and spectral growth •Familiarity with signal processing techniques, including filtering, amplification, and frequency conversion, as applied to SATCOM signal chains System Design and Documentation: •Create system drawings and documentation using AutoCAD or Visio, including block diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings •Understand and apply link budget analysis, antenna patterns, and G/T measurements, with consideration for the effects of noise, interference, and multipath on system performance Collaboration: •Work closely with cross-functional teams, including system architects, and project managers, to ensure systems meet user requirements and are delivered on schedule WHO WE ARE: The program performs the analysis, design, development, integration, test and deployment, securing, modernization, and operations and maintenance (O&M) and decommissioning activities of RF and optical capabilities. WHY JOIN US: Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We support our employees, so they can support our mission. Basic Qualifications 
 •Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education. •Ability to carry equipment, climb antennas, and rack hardware •Knowledgeable of RF design, installation, and test, with a focus on SATCOM systems •Travel up to 25% worldwide   Desired Skills 
 •Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field •RF test experience with Keysight PNA-X and Fieldfox, including familiarity with RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers •Familiarity with RF system design, including SATCOM components and devices, such as amplifiers, filters, and antennas •Experience with AutoCAD or Visio for system drawings and documentation •Understanding of antenna analysis, including G/T measurements, STK, antenna patterns, and link