Description:The Rapid Solutions team with Lockheed Martin Space in Severn, MD, is looking for a research scientist with a background in RF sensors and algorithm development. The Rapid Solutions team is focused on building advanced radar and passive RF payloads, and developing operating concepts and algorithmic strategies for such payloads. This position will focus on advanced algorithms and high-speed implementations thereof for near-real-time applications.
Basic Qualifications:
• An advanced degree in a STEM field (physics, engineering, mathematics, or computer science)
• Low-level simulation of scatter and sensor phenomenology to generate synthetic data for algorithm testing
• Algorithm prototyping in python, Matlab, and/or C++
• Working closely with real-time and high-performance software/firmware engineers to port prototypes to flight hardware
• High-level simulation of payload performance to support payload design and compliance analysis
• Experience with coherent wave sensing and the associated physics (electromagnetics, optics, and/or acoustics)
• Statistical signal processing expertise
• Proficiency in computer programming for research purposes
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
Desired Skills:
• Experience with synthetic aperture and moving target indication radar
• Experience with active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs)
• Experience transitioning or supporting the transition of algorithms from research to high-performance software/firmware implementations
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $134,000 - $236,325. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Electrical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First