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Lockheed Martin · 19 hours ago

RF Engineer Staff (Level IV)

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a mid-career RF Engineer to join their Space Radio Frequency Talent Center. In this role, you will be responsible for the research, design, and development of RF test equipment, collaborating with senior engineers, and leading junior engineers in support of various RF products.

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Responsibilities

Research, design, and development of RF test equipment in applications operating at UHF-, Ka-, L-, S-, X-Band and other frequencies
Collaborate with other Senior Engineers, CPE’s, and Test Engineers across various programs to achieve desired EGSE design and function
Conduct trade studies, perform multi-faceted analyses, interface with vendors, test EGSE, power, analog circuitry, and will work inclusively with engineers of other disciplines (Mechanical, Systems, etc.)
Support failure analysis, Material Review Board processing, discrepancy documentation, resolution, and troubleshooting
Lead junior engineers who will provide technical and programmatic support to various RF products and calibrations
Work with a variety of RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, VNA’s and power meters

Qualification

RF Engineering DegreeEGSE Design ExperienceRF Test EquipmentProduct Lifecycle ExperienceAutomation Framework ExperienceAnalog/Digital InterfacesDesigning Active ComponentsRF Measurement TechniquesCPE CertificationCommunication SkillsProject Management Experience

Required

Degree in Electrical Engineering or RF Engineering
EGSE Design experience
Architecture, integration, and test of Electronically Steerable Arrays (ESA), Radar Systems, RF and/or digital payloads, Telemetry Tracking & Command (TT&C), or missile communications subsystems
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, management, and peers
Experience with phases of product lifecycle (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, and TRR)
Using tools such as Agilent ADS (Advanced Design System), Ansys HFSS (High Frequency Structure Simulator), AWR Microwave Office, or similar tool packages
Certification and training as Certified Principal Engineer (CPE), Responsible Engineer, or equivalent
RF and/or digital payload test measurement techniques
Development of Analog/Digital interfaces
Designing active components, such as Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), hybrids, Linearized Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers (LTWTAs), Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs), Oscillators, frequency converters, etc
Experience in managing research or design projects
Automation Framework experience

Company

Lockheed Martin

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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.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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