RF Engineer

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience working on software development projects
• Ability to interact with peer-developers to facilitate interoperability with other subsystems
• Advanced knowledge of RF circuit design, including amplifiers, filters, and components
• Advanced experience with RF test and measurement equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, Vector Network Analyzers, oscilloscopes, RF power meters, etc.
• Experience with Microsoft software products including Visio
• Experience with CAD software suites such as AutoCAD
• Active TS/SCI security clearance is required for consideration

E1683: RF Engineer Sr

The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space! At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems.

Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

The Lockheed Martin Space Mission Processing team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated RF Engineer Sr to join our development team. As a member of the RF team, you will design, develop, test, and deploy a major hardware system including antennas, software defined radios, and related RF connections as part of a first‑of‑its‑kind antenna system. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative, forward‑leaning programs while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

• Designing, developing, documenting, testing RF circuits and systems, including amplifiers, filters, and antennas
• Performing hands‑on testing and troubleshooting of RF systems using a range of equipment including Spectrum analyzers to measure and analyze RF signals, Signal generators to generate RF signals for testing, Oscilloscopes to measure and analyze RF waveforms, and Network analyzers to measure and analyze RF network parameters
• Assisting in developing and implementing test procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with requirements and industry standards
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to integrate RF systems with other components
• Working with software‑defined radio (SDR) systems and interfaces, including waveform development and testing
• Troubleshooting and debugging RF system issues, using a range of tools and techniques

Selected candidate must have an active TS/SCI security clearance for consideration.

This is an MID CAREER (level
3) ROLE where candidates typically require 3 years of professional experience and a BS degree.

This position is contingent upon the program award expected in Q1,2026.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or higher) in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar technical discipline. Equivalent industry-related experience is acceptable
• Experience with RF/digital equipment test and measurement techniques
• Experience with RF front‑end design
• Experience with Military Satellite Communications, ground‑based systems
• Experience with product lifecycle phases (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR)
• Experience with government COMSEC applications and integration of Crypto devices and communications systems
• Experience leading and managing research or design projects

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

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.

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

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