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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

RF Hardware Engineer

Possible

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$104K/yr - $184K/yr

Lockheed Martin is a leader in cybersecurity and intelligence solutions, focusing on the evolving threat of cyber warfare. The RF Hardware Engineer will design, install, and test RF systems, ensuring their smooth operation from design to deployment while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

RF Design and Design, install, and test RF / SATCOM hardware (C‑, X‑, Ku‑, Ka‑, Q/V‑band) while accounting for atmospheric attenuation, ionospheric scintillation, rain‑fade, and polarization‑mismatch effects

Conduct site surveys, climb antennas, rack and align hardware, and operate earth‑terminal control consoles to establish and maintain wide‑band and satellite communication links

Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance; troubleshoot on‑the‑spot malfunctions; apply anti‑jamming techniques and enforce safety/maintenance procedures

Use Keysight PNA‑X, FieldFox, Spec‑A, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and BER testers to measure S‑parameters, P1dB, TOI, NF, phase‑noise, group‑delay, and perform non‑linear analysis (IMD, spectral regrowth)

Produce AutoCAD/Visio drawings, block diagrams, schematics, and technical design packages

Prepare engineering plans, as‑built documentation, test reports, and maintenance records; coordinate with cross‑functional teams (system architects, PMs, test sites)

Travel up‑to 15 % worldwide to support installations, testing, and maintenance in remote or austere environments

Qualification

RF DesignSATCOM SystemsKeysight PNA-XElectrical EngineeringAutoCADPythonProblem-solvingCommunicationLeadershipTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education

Hands-on proficiency with Keysight PNA-X, FieldFox, Spec-A, RF signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and BER testers

Experience developing preventive-maintenance schedules, conducting equipment inspections, and authoring safety-rule documentation

Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of producing technical reports, engineering plans, and briefing packages for multi-service audiences

Proven problem-solving record: troubleshooting complex RF hardware, analyzing data printouts, implementing corrective actions that improve performance and maintainability

Leadership/mentoring ability: lead inspection teams, supervise maintenance activities, and train site personnel

Ability to carry equipment, climb antennas, and rack hardware

Knowledgeable of RF design, installation, and test, with a focus on SATCOM systems

Travel up to 15% worldwide

Possess all capabilities as defined by the GG Statement of work (SOW) Appendix B for the USG standard SE labor category level 2

You must possess the requisite security clearance and polygraphs to apply to this position

Preferred

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field

Expertise in AutoCAD, Visio (or equivalent) for creating schematics, block diagrams, and layout drawings

Strong ability to perform antenna-pattern, G/T, and link-budget analyses that incorporate rain-fade, pointing-error, and polarization-mismatch considerations

Knowledge of RF distribution, RF Switching, low power amplifiers, power supplies, and BITE solutions

Programming/scripting skills in Python or VBA for instrument control, data acquisition, and API integration (e.g., automating PNA-X measurements)

Experience developing preventive-maintenance schedules, conducting equipment inspections, and authoring safety-rule documentation; familiar with Air Force, Army, Navy, and joint maintenance management procedures

Commitment to continuous learning; staying current with emerging SATCOM technologies, standards, and communication techniques (ie. 5G, frequency reuse, etc.)

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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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