Lockheed Martin · 2 months ago
Experienced RF Engineer (Colorado)
Littleton, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelLockheed Martin is a pioneer in Strategic Weapon Systems, dedicated to solving some of the world’s hardest engineering problems. They are seeking a highly motivated RF Engineer to support the design, development, and integration of advanced radio frequency systems for space-based applications, contributing to the lifecycle of RF payloads and collaborating with various engineering teams.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, model, and analyze space RF systems including ESAs, phased array antennas, transponders, transmitters, and receivers
Perform link budget analysis for Earth-to-Space, Space-to-Earth, and inter-satellite communications
Support RF payload architecture trades, including power, bandwidth, gain, and coverage optimizations
Develop and verify RF hardware performance using simulation tools (HFSS, ADS, CST, MATLAB) and laboratory/field test equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, anechoic chamber measurements)
Collaborate with antenna engineers on the design, test, and integration of reflector and phased-array antennas
Define and validate requirements to ensure compliance with mission performance, environmental, and radiation constraints
Document technical results and present findings at internal design reviews and with external customers
Qualification
Required
Experience in design, modeling, and analysis of space RF systems including ESAs, phased array antennas, transponders, transmitters, and receivers
Ability to perform link budget analysis for Earth-to-Space, Space-to-Earth, and inter-satellite communications
Experience supporting RF payload architecture trades, including power, bandwidth, gain, and coverage optimizations
Proficiency in developing and verifying RF hardware performance using simulation tools (HFSS, ADS, CST, MATLAB) and laboratory/field test equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, anechoic chamber measurements)
Collaboration experience with antenna engineers on the design, test, and integration of reflector and phased-array antennas
Ability to define and validate requirements to ensure compliance with mission performance, environmental, and radiation constraints
Experience documenting technical results and presenting findings at internal design reviews and with external customers
Candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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