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Lockheed Martin · 5 days ago

Skunk Works RF Antenna Engineer

Palmdale, CA

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

Lockheed Martin is a leader in creating revolutionary aircraft and technologies with its Skunk Works team. They are seeking a highly qualified RF Engineer to conduct research and development on Low Observable antennas and RF systems, providing technical support for various projects and driving technology development directions.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct research and development efforts associated with Low Observable (LO) antennas, RF systems, radomes, and LO hardware integration

Provide technical support to internal research and development (IRAD) and contracted research and development (CRAD) projects

Help drive technology development directions and shape RF technology development roadmaps

System-level radome and antenna performance roll-up, radome and antenna performance verification, and full/large scale fixture design and test

Present concise presentations to customers and engineers on concepts, development, and engineering trade study results

Qualification

ElectromagneticsRadar Cross Section (RCS)HFSSCST Microwave StudioMATLABRF hardware prototypingRadome designAntenna designTechnical communicationProject managementInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

In-depth understanding of electromagnetic theory

Experience in RF hardware prototyping/manufacturing

Experience in the design of radomes, antennas or other LO hardware

Demonstrated hands-on expertise in standard industry tools such as HFSS or CST Microwave Studio, and MATLAB

Concise presentations to customers and engineers on concepts, development, and engineering trade study results

Good written and verbal communication skills

Must be a US Citizen

This position is located at a facility that requires special access

Preferred

Strong background in the field of RADAR cross section (RCS) reduction of radomes and antennas

Expertise in radome/antenna/RF hardware integration on air vehicles

Working knowledge of industry design and analysis tools such as HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, FEKO, MatLab

Experience leading teams and interfacing with external customers and basic project management skill sets

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Active Secret Clearance

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Founded in 1912