RF Engineer Senior; Level III

Description:

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future‑ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation.

And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to join our team in Littleton, CO
! As an RF Engineer, you will architect, design, and develop RF systems and circuitry, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers. You will perform hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test, while supporting manufacturing during assembly and verification. You will also develop RF system and subsystem architectures, perform link analysis, and track technical performance metrics to ensure design integrity and mission success.

• Architect, design, and develop RF systems, subsystems, and circuitry
• Perform RF modeling, simulation, and trade studies to validate designs
• Develop and test RF hardware, including prototypes and final assemblies
• Prepare test methods, specifications, and performance analysis reports
• Support manufacturing, integration, and test of RF components and payloads
• Develop system/subsystem architectures, functional allocations, and performance requirements
• Track and report RF technical performance metrics (TPMs)

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• Experience designing and testing RF circuits
• Knowledge of RF active and passive components
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance; US citizenship required

• Bachelor's of Electrical Engineering
• Experience performing RF modeling and simulation (preferred tools: HFSS, ADS, System Vue, AWR)
• Experience with RF circuit card assembly schematic and layout capture (preferred tools: Xpedition, Zuken)
• Experience performing integration and test of RF components, payloads, and/or subsystems (preferred tools: vector network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, phase noise analyzer, power meters)
• Experience testing and troubleshooting RF systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including accountability, on‑time execution, and effective collaboration with customers, management, and peers

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

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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: Onsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in Colorado is $101,000 - $178,135. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but…