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We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and corporate responsibility. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry, and they make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. We provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life in and outside of work.\nAre you a graduate-level electrical engineering student with an interest in RF systems, software-defined radios, communications, and signal processing? As a Research Engineer co-op at Spectrum Systems Laboratory (SSL) in Cherry Hill, NJ, you will support applied research and prototype development across RF, digital, and embedded systems. Our engineers have the flexibility to pursue research interests and learn from colleagues working across the lab. Interested candidates must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. Based on program needs and the skills you wish to develop, you could be tasked with any of the following:\nDesign, code, and test software and FPGA/embedded capabilities for advanced digital and RF/analog receivers, transmitters, antennas, and software-defined radios (SDRs).\nDevelop, integrate, and evaluate SDR-based RF prototypes, including transmit/receive calibration, test automation, and real-time control of RF front-end equipment.\nDesign and implement RF front-end (RFFE) controller capabilities, including time-sensitive control interfaces and switching of RF paths, frequency bands, and gain settings.\nApply communications and digital signal processing fundamentals to analyze, debug, and integrate RF processing, waveform, sensor-processing, and target-tracking software.\nArchitect and implement data engineering pipelines to support automated analysis of machine learning, sensor-processing, and target-tracking research prototypes over large data sets.\nSupport research projects that develop new solutions to novel technical problems.\nParticipate in large-scale field tests where systems are evaluated on the ground, at sea, and in the air on commercial or military assets.\nBasic Qualifications\nPursuing a master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, or an equivalent technical discipline\nGraduate-level coursework, research, or project experience in communications, digital signal processing, RF systems, SDRs, embedded systems, FPGA/digital design, or related areas\nHands-on experience with software-defined radios (SDRs) and RF front-end (RFFE) controller or RF front-end control concepts\nExperience in one or more of the following areas:\n- FPGA and digital design using Xilinx, Intel/Altera, or comparable tools\n- Digital signal processing in software and/or FPGA fabric\n- RF test, integration, troubleshooting, and automated measurement\nStrong analytical, teamwork, and collaboration skills\nDesired Skills\nSoftware/Algorithms\nModern wireless communication techniques, protocols, and waveform concepts\nCommunications theory and digital signal processing\nExperience with MATLAB and/or Python for signal analysis, modeling, or automation\nEmbedded/Hardware\nExperience with software-defined radios (SDRs), including GNU Radio or comparable SDR development tools\nExperience with RF test equipment, such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, network analyzers, or digital logic analyzers\nEmbedded C/C++, VHDL, Verilog, FPGA development, or digital design experience\nRF circuit design or RF system integration experience\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $22.66 - $31.67\nAt Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.\nThe 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.\nBenefits 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.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. 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