RF Test Engineer, Sr. Staff (Troy, AL)

Job Description

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.

We are experiencing growth and seeking an advanced RF Test Engineer to perform the role as range manager in support of the Air Dominance program located in Troy, Alabama.

What You Will Be Doing

The range manager will be be responsible for uptime of direct illumination and compact RF test ranges for antenna and sensor systems in a production test environment. They will also be responsible for serving as the main point of contact between production operations, development engineers and program management. The range manager will also be responsible for supplier/vendor interaction and management of periodic maintenance.

Essential tasks for this key role include:

- Managing multiple RF Test Ranges and leading the execution of antenna measurements and radar cross-section measurements

- RF requirements analysis and trade study execution

- Completion of Technical Data Package through preparation of Specifications, Interface Control Documents, Test Requirements, and Software Requirements

- Interfacing with subcontractors/vendors and reporting status of range activity and upgrades

- Managing the status of test maturation efforts

- Analysis of test data to include signal post-processing, visualization, and comparison with modeled data

Why Join Us

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related STEM degree with 8 or more years of experience

- Ability to create test documents such as plans, procedures and reports

- Experience in the creation of data analysis, reduction, and visualization tools using MATLAB or another programming language

- Experience defining or reviewing software requirements and software validation techniques

- Experience with lab test equipment such as Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, and Signal Generators

- Excellent communication skills


Desired skills

-Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related STEM degree with 8 or more years of experience (preferably 10+ years of experience).

- Advanced understanding of RF Test Ranges

- Advanced understanding of radar concepts

- Advanced understanding of electromagnetics and antenna concepts

- Advanced experience with test range control electronics and software

- Experience with Missile System Development

- Experience in systems development, integration and production test

- Experience in technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and formal system development

- Development of system level test plans/procedures and associated reviews focused on data analysis and findings

- Experience with RF link budget analysis

- Active Security Clearance and previous SAP program experience

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

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.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Other Important Information

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.

Work Schedule Information

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.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $128,400 - $226,435. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $147,700 - $255,990. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.