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Antenna Engineer, Staff
- Lockheed Martin (Orlando, FL)
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Description:
You will be an Antenna Engineer responsible for antenna design, SME oversight of our Fire Control Antenna supplier, and evaluating Active Antenna technologies to support the development of future RF Sensor systems\. Our team is dedicated to designing and developing cutting\-edge antenna systems, and you will play a key role in managing the technical relationship with our supplier, evaluating new technologies, and collaborating with cross\-functional teams\.
What You Will Be Doing
As an Antenna Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the technical relationship with our Fire Control Antenna supplier, ensuring that technical objectives are being met\. You will review and approve supplier documentation, collaborate with a Lockheed Martin Fellow to ensure that recommendations are employed and best practices are followed, and monitor supplier performance to address any technical issues or concerns that arise\. You will also evaluate and assess Active Antenna technologies to support the development of future RF Sensor systems, and drive the development of requirements and specifications for future Active Antenna systems\.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Managing the technical relationship with the Fire Control Antenna supplier
• Reviewing and approving supplier documentation, including specifications and statements of work \(SOW\)
• Collaborating with a Lockheed Martin Fellow to ensure that recommendations are employed and best practices are followed
• Monitoring supplier performance and addressing any technical issues or concerns that arise
• Evaluating and assessing Active Antenna technologies to support the development of future RF Sensor systems
• Driving the development of requirements and specifications for future Active Antenna systems
• Collaborating with cross\-functional teams to identify and prioritize future needs and technology investments for the RF Sensor Product Center
• Staying up to date with industry trends and advancements in antenna technology
• Developing and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, including engineering teams and program management
• Participating in design reviews, technical meetings, and other events as required
Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly experienced and skilled Antenna Engineer to join our team\. If you have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, or a related field, and a minimum of 9 years of experience in antenna engineering, we encourage you to apply\. You should also have strong knowledge of antenna theory, design, and testing principles, including electromagnetic simulation tools and techniques, as well as experience with supplier management, technical specification development, and statement of work \(SOW\) creation\. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, and strong problem\-solving and analytical skills are also required\. As a seasoned professional with a strong technical background and leadership skills, you will thrive in this role, contributing to the development of cutting\-edge antenna systems and collaborating with a talented team of professionals\.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Orlando\. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location\.
MUST BE A U\.S\. CITIZEN \- This position is located at a facility that requires special access\. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance\.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, or a related field \-\- or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 9 years of experience in antenna engineering, with a focus on design, development, and testing of antenna systems
• Strong knowledge of antenna theory, design, and testing principles, including electromagnetic simulation tools and techniques
• Experience with supplier management, technical specification development, and statement of work \(SOW\) creation
Desired Skills:
• Strong problem\-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross\-functional teams
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, or a related field \(min 7 years experience\)
• Experience with Active Antenna technologies and RF Sensor systems
• Familiarity with industry\-standard tools and software, such as electromagnetic simulation tools \(e\.g\. HFSS, CST, WASP\-Net\) and CAD design tools
• Certification in antenna engineering or a related field
• Experience working with Lockheed Martin Fellows and other subject matter experts
**Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration\.
**Clearance Level:** Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
**Expression of Interest:** 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\.
**Ability to Work Remotely:** Part\-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility\. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process\.
**Work Schedules:** 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\.
**Schedule for this Position:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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\.
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\.
**Experience Level:** Experienced Professional
**Business Unit:** MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
**Relocation Available:** Possible
**Career Area:** RF Engineering
**Type:** Full\-Time
**Shift:** First
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