Senior RF Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electronics Engineer
About Lockheed Martin Space
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 a mid-career RF Engineer to join our team in Sunnyvale, CA! In this highly technical role, you will serve as a subject matter expert and technical leader for antenna systems supporting space programs. You will also work on antennas and RF systems for advanced space applications, perform RF analyses, and develop space hardware for critical missions.
Key Responsibilities• Serve as a subject matter expert and technical leader for antenna systems supporting space programs.
• Work on antennas and RF systems for advanced space applications.
• Perform RF analyses and develop space hardware for critical missions.
Basic Qualifications- Understanding of antenna design and theory.
- Understanding of RF systems engineering.
- Experience with RF electronics (such as hybrids, amplifiers, coax cables, switches, circulators, or network analyzers).
- Experience with RF analysis tools (such as CST Microwave, HFSS).
- Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance; US citizenship required.
- Bachelors or Master's degree from an accredited school in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Experience conducting trade studies, holding design reviews, resolving hardware failures, performing link budget analysis, and/or other RF analyses.
- Experience with the following:
- patch antennas
- wideband antennas
- phased arrays
- feed matrices
- hybrid design
- additively manufactured antennas
- antenna testing
- RF materials experience
- RF circuit design
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Electrical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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