Research Engineer - Photonics and Advanced Computing
Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Labs
Eagan, MN - St. Paul Metro Area
Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories (ATL) is the advanced computing asset of Lockheed Martin Corporation - a global enterprise with core businesses in systems integration, space, aeronautics, and technology services. The mission at the Advanced Technology Laboratories is to enhance the Corporation's competitive edge. We are a group of professionals who develop and apply "cutting edge" technologies. We perform applied research in advanced signal processing, physics, acoustics and optical, wireless and networking.
Job Description:
This assignment involves embedded software, firmware, and hardware development to control photonic systems, RF systems, and/or advanced computing systems. Candidates will lead and partake in small, focused development teams in order to create real world solutions using scientific first principles into innovative designs for applied technologies.
In this role you will apply theoretical and practical proficiencies with electrical engineering principles and tools to solve hard problems related to global security. Professional experience and strong proficiency with one or more of the following technical skillsets is required:
* Verilog or VHDL for FPGA design, including their associated toolsets.
* MATLAB, Simulink, and/or similar modeling and simulation tools.
* C, C++, or Python for embedded system development.
Hands on experience with photonics and/or high frequency RF systems is preferred.
Candidates would work on one or more of the following topics:
* Embedded processing and algorithms for military applications.
* Design, testing and integration of high performance ruggedized photonic/fiber optic or RF systems.
* Lead or support modeling and simulation efforts related to these systems.
* Lead or support electrical and/or software design efforts related to these systems
* Professional experience and strong proficiency with one or more of the following technical skillsets is required:
a. * Digital Signal Processing (DSP) for embedded systems.
Basic Qualifications
Basic Qualifications :
* Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered career, or journey, level.
* Professional experience in the modeling, simulation, and implementation of FPGA designs using Verilog and/or VHDL, and associated toolsets; and/or professional experience in embedded software development using C, C++, or Python; and/or strong proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, or similar modeling and simulation tools.
* Experience leading complex embedded system developments.
* Ability to obtain a DoD clearance, eligibility for which requires US Citizenship.
Desired skills
Desired skills :
* Theoretical or practical experience with RF applications such as Radar, Communications and/or Electronic Warfare.
* Theoretical or practical experience with optics and photonics.
* Experience as a team or project lead or Principal Investigator.
* Proficiency with electrical design tools such as Cadence, Mentor, or similar.
* Prior experience or exposure to ASIC design flows.
* Proficiency with electrical circuit analysis tools such as Spice or similar.
* Digital circuit design experience.
* Analog circuit design experience.
* Active Secret clearance.
* Experience in an R&D environment.
* Experience in proposal writing, particularly for DoD customers.
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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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As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Other Important Information
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 Schedule Information
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.
Colorado Pay Statement
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, or Washington is $85,900 - $164,600 . 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.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $98,800 - $186,100. 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.