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Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems is seeking a full-time Early Career Systems Engineer. In this role, you will perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical engineering, computer sicence or related technical discipline.
- Significant experience with Lockheed Martin operations and manufacturing processes or similar
- Experience leading or working with multifunctional teams
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and priorities
- Academic experience or knowledge of using RF/ microwave test equipment is required. This may include: RF Power measurements, DC Power Supplies, Pulse Generators, Digital Multimeters, Power Meters/Sensors, Signal Generators, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, etc.
- Must be a US citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Experience Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Aerospace Engineering.
Willing to work in a hands-on environment performing assembly, test, and measurement in addition to documentation.
- Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills demonstrated through academic coursework, leadership experience, or collaborative environments
- Familiarity with RF/ microwave circuit simulation or 3D electromagnetic simulation tools (i.e. HFSS, CST) is desired.
- Familiarity with troubleshooting designs and resolving integration issues is desired.
- Familiarity with reviewing and interpreting technical documentation such as specifications, schematic diagrams, and test data is desired.
- Demonstrated academic achievement.
Academic experience with RF / microwave project design (active or passive circuit design) is desired. Passive components may include: resistors, capacitors, inductors, etc. Active components may include: FPGAs, Op Amps, Memories, Processors, System on Modules, System on Chip, etc.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $65500.00 - $121700.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline
- Significant experience with Lockheed Martin operations and manufacturing processes or similar processes
- Experience leading or working with multifunctional teams
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and priorities
- Academic experience or knowledge using RF/microwave test equipment
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain a government security clearance and special access
- Experience in electrical engineering, computer science, or aerospace engineering
- Willingness to perform hands-on assembly, testing, measurement, and documentation
- Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills
- Familiarity with RF/microwave circuit simulation or 3D electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS or CST
- Familiarity with troubleshooting designs and resolving integration issues
- Familiarity with technical documentation, specifications, schematic diagrams, and test data
- Academic experience with RF/microwave project design, including active or passive circuit design
- Demonstrated academic achievement
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