RF Engineer

Position: RF Engineer, Staff
Job
Date posted:
Feb. 16, 2026

Description:

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are driven by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach - and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!

The Work
Successful candidate will:

• Lead and perform RF/Microwave analyses, design solutions and solve development problems across multiple platforms.

• Contribute to technical planning, System development and design, requirements decomposition and allocation, detailed trade studies, design verification and validation, cost and risk, testability, and manufacturability.

• Support top level architecture design, mission planning, requirements decomposition and traceability.

• Lead development and maturation of RF designs efforts through entire program lifecycle.

• Interface with subject matter experts and providers of various subsystem products and technologies.

• Provide RF manufacturing support including assembly and test and automated test system designs.

• Perform cascade analyses, modeling, simulation, troubleshooting, and test of various RF Subsystems, circuits, and components.

• Self-sufficient RF Hardware Design Engineer who can work under general direction and independently determine and develop approaches to solutions and lead team throughout full design cycles.

• Collaborate through effective communication skills with interdisciplinary teams, cross-Business Areas and customers to appropriately communicate status and results.
Who we are
Syracuse, NY is a vibrant city located in the heart of upstate New York. With a rich history and culture, there's always something to see and do in Syracuse. From the historic architecture and charming neighborhoods to the thriving arts scene and delicious food, there's something for everyone here.

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Why Join Us
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
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Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a
related discipline, or equivalent
experience/combined education, with 9 years of professional experience; or 7 years of
professional experience with a related Masters
degree.
Proficient in RF modeling and simulation.
Understanding of RF/Microwave board
design/cable design, construction, and shielding,
including material selection.
Proficiency with RF measurement techniques
and equipment.
Proficiency at developing the necessary
RF/Microwave design artifacts to ensure product
development compliance to all customer
requirements.

Experience leading multi-discipline development teams and demonstrated ability to manage cost and schedule.
Ability to obtain & hold security clearance at the SECRET level.
Desired

Skills:

Proficiency in several of the Simulation tools HFSS (RF and Digital circuit simulation), CST, MW Studio, ADS, AWR Microwave Office, System Vue, Zuken, and MATLAB/ LabVIEW.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with MS Office tools.

Experience with RF Amplifiers, Filters, impedance matching and optimization.

Experience with phased array radars and associated radiating element design. Experience leading board and assembly designs;
Exciter/Receiver, TR modules.
Experience planning and leading design efforts.
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest:
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…