Staff Systems Engineer - Electronic Warfare (EW)

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WHAT WE’RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), we're at the forefront of developing cutting-edge solutions for Electronic Warfare (EW) programs. Using the electromagnetic spectrum—signals such as radio, infrared, or radar— to sense, protect, and communicate. At the same time, EW can disrupt, deny and degrade the adversaries' ability to use these signals.

Electronic Warfare | Lockheed Martin

THE WORK

We are in search of an experienced Electronic Warfare (EW) System engineering professional to join our team.

As a member of the team, you can help us take on the world’s most important and complex challenges by providing solutions to a variety of technical problems. In general, the tasks involved in this position are highly technical and focused on electronic warfare; RF Emitters and antennas, their use and limitations; and the computing systems that are used in this domain.

Tasks may include:
• Develop and analyze EW algorithms including Direction Finding, Identification and Passive Location.
• Development of Electronic Attack (EA) Techniques/ EW Solutions to counter current and emerging threats.
• Review, develop and document operational concepts and requirements.
• Leverage Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) to support the development of functional, architectural and detailed designs.
• Continuously analyze, test and iterate technical requirements, user stories and operations concepts.

WHO WE ARE
At Lockheed you won’t be just another face in the crowd. We may think big, but we develop small. You’ll be part of a small agile team of other engineers working with other similar teams to build products larger than you thought possible while collaborating with the smartest people around.
We create innovative solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families.
We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and courage to work hard, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

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WHO YOU ARE

You are the kind of person who can’t resist taking something apart to see how it works. You look at everyday products and ask yourself - why aren’t they better designed or built? You want to work with people whose eyes don’t glaze over when you talk about some interesting gadget you read about!

A level 4 employee is typically senior-career leader and has 7-9+ years of professional experience.

WHY JOIN US

Lockheed Martin has a strong reputation as being one of the best companies to work for in the US. We offer a continuous learning environment with strong career growth and advancement opportunities over the long-term.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline 
• Experience with Electronic Warfare development for passive location, Angle of Arrival and/or Identification algorithms
• Experience developing and/or verifying system requirements, interfaces, and architectures for complex systems.
• Proficient in MATLAB, C++ or Python
• The ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance required - Obtaining a security clearance requires US citizenship

Desired Skills

• Advanced degree in a related technical field (EE, math, physics, etc.)
• Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) Experience
• Requirements management tool experience
• Familiarity with Linux Operating System and Microsoft Office tools
• Experience with machine learning or cognitive algorithm development
• Hardware, Software or Firmware development background
• Experience operating complex RF test equipment including Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, etc.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment
• Experience with modern DevOps tools and principles

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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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.