RF Antenna AESA Design Engineer, Principal- Pipeline

Position: RF Antenna AESA Design Engineer, Principal- Various Locations Pipeline

Basic Qualifications

• Post‑secondary degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM). Prefer a BS in Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in antenna design & development with a focus on AESA technology.
• Experience in the development and production of AESA antennas (emphasis on taking products to market).
• Knowledge of HPA and down‑conversion architectures.
• Strong understanding of electromagnetics, antenna theory, and radar systems.
• Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as HFSS, CST, or FEKO.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, conveying complex technical information to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Security clearance (US citizenship required).

Job Code/Title

E1686: RF Engineer (Principal)

Job Description

By applying for this role you will be considered for RF Antenna Engineering career opportunities within Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) division. The actual responsibilities will be within one of our functional organizations.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Antenna Development Engineer to design and develop Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) antennas for various defense and aerospace applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AESA antennas for various frequency bands and applications.
• Conduct electromagnetic simulations and analyses to optimize antenna performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate AESA antennas with radar systems and other subsystems.
• Develop antenna control and calibration algorithms.
• Contribute to system‑level requirements and specifications for AESA antennas.
• Conduct laboratory and field testing to validate antenna performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, and test reports.
• Mentor and develop internal talent in AESA design and development.

Desired Skills

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with tile‑based AESA antenna design and development for defense and aerospace.
• Familiarity with radar system design and integration, including signal processing and control systems.
• Programming experience in Python, MATLAB, or C++.
• Knowledge of antenna measurement and testing techniques, including anechoic chamber design.
• Experience with Antenna Measurement Range Design.
• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job you express interest in this position and may be considered for other opportunities where similar skills and requirements match.

Locations

Chelmsford, MA;
Grand Prairie, TX;
Orlando, FL.

Shift

First shift.

Work Schedule Information

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

Security Clearance Information

Secret clearance required; US citizenship required.

National Pay Statement

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 $170,900 – $301,415. For other states, the salary reflects the working location. Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and 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.

Premium Pay Statement

The annual base salary range for this position in major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $196,600 – $340,745. Benefits and incentive plan eligibility are identical to the National Pay Statement.

EEO Statement

Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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