Job Description
The coolest jobs on this planet... or any other... are with Lockheed Martin Space!
At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
The Lockheed Martin Space Mission Processing team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Signal/Image Processing Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will work alongside a team of hardware and software developers to perform mission analysis, assist in requirements derivation, mission performance assessments, and build tools to verify complex mission-relevant requirements are being met as part of a first-of-its kind antenna system. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative, forward-leaning programs while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
Responsibilities include:
Assisting in developing approaches for requirement verification for RF signals-related requirements, including detailed tool development to assess test data behavior using scripting languages such as Python or Matlab
Performing detailed mission analysis of complex ground and satellite systems using STK and LM's MPAT
Developing link budget assessments of RF systems over time
Developing system and subsystem requirements based on mission-driven specifications
Analysis of communication signal behavior under ideal and non-ideal communications to assess anticipated and measured signal quality
Analysis of pulsed signal behavior for the purposes of requirements derivation, system design, and requirements verification
Designing systems and algorithms in collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with mission analysis
This is an EARLY CAREER (level 2) ROLE where candidates typically require 1 years of professional experience and a BS degree.
Selected candidate will be required to possess an Active TS/SCI security clearance for consideration.
This position is contingent upon the program award expected in October/November (post shutdown).
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
We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more.
Basic Qualifications
1+ years of related experience working with space-based or ground-based signal processing applications, RF signal collection, and/or communication systems
Knowledge of signal processing or communication systems techniques
Experience with Microsoft software products
An Active TS/SCI clearance is required for consideration.
Desired skills
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar technical discipline. Equivalent industry-related experience is acceptable
Experience with RF link budget analysis
Experience with satellite RF communications techniques
Knowledge of orbital physics, particularly LEO systems
Experience with radar systems analysis
Experience with STK, AFSIM, MPAT, or similar satellite propagation modeling software tools
Understanding of and comfort developing software in C++
Experience using scripting languages such as Python or Matlab
Experience with product lifecycle phases (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR)
Experience with research or design projects
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 $86,100 - $151,800. 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 $99,000 - $171,580. 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.
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- Posted 30+ days ago
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