Lockheed Martin · 14 hours ago
RF Systems Engineer
Huntsville, King of Prussia, Littleton Alabama, Colorado, Pennsylvania
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $178K/yrLockheed Martin is a pioneer in the field of Strategic Weapon Systems, dedicated to solving some of the world's most challenging engineering problems. They are seeking an RF Systems Engineer to conduct analysis, modeling, and simulation of RF/payload/communication systems, design and develop RF systems, and generate specifications for customer requirements.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conducting RF/payload/communication system analysis, modeling, and simulation
Designing and developing RF systems and corresponding analyses
Generating specifications and analyses for ambiguous customer requirements
Supporting RF engineering Basis of Estimates for proposals
Execute trades and analyses for Radio Frequency systems and circuitry
Design and develop RF systems and corresponding analyses, such as link budgets, cascade analyses, and frequency response
Model and simulate RF systems for high-frequency and microwave applications
Develop minispecifications (abbreviated specifications) for payload units, particularly RF hardware, which summarize key performance requirements, often utilized in proposal development. Additionally, generate full specifications for payload units as needed
Qualification
Required
Understanding of Digital Communications and Signal Processing
Experience in modeling, simulation, and/or analysis of RF Systems, including Space-to-Ground and Payload Systems
Experience performing Link Budget Analysis to design and optimize the communication link between the satellite and the ground station and/or Cascade Analysis to evaluate the overall performance of the payload and associated components
Proficient with MATLAB
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong communication skills
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, thus US citizenship is required
Preferred
Extensive RF/payload/communication experience in system analysis, modeling and simulation
Extensive knowledge and experience in the area of Satellite Communications (SATCOM) such as Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog analysis and testing; digital channelization, digital beamforming, digital receiver theory and technology
Ability to analyze and evaluate complex satellite test data, extensive experience working with spectrum analyzers, network analyzers and vector signal analyzers and their associated data
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink in modeling complex communication systems
Experience with Basis of Estimates
Experience with DOORS
Familiarity with STK
Familiarity with HFSS
Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (either adjudicated or the ability to obtain SCI access)
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to work with uncertain or incomplete information
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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