RF Cyber Software Engineer

Standard Job Description

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.

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THE WORK:
The GG RF Cyber Software 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 Cyber Software 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.

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Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar degree) 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

Travel up to 15% worldwide

Desired Skills

•Experience with PCB design and layout; PLC and microcontrollers; CAN bus networks; sun tracking servo system; hands-on soldering and prototyping; HF radio

•Software development skills in C and/or Java

•Self-starter with leadership potential