RF Engineer Staff (Level IV) jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 1 hour ago

RF Engineer Staff (Level IV)

Lockheed Martin Space is focused on harnessing the potential of space for innovation and security. They are seeking a mid-career RF Engineer to architect, design, and develop RF systems and circuitry, supporting manufacturing and ensuring design integrity for mission success.

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Responsibilities

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)
Review team member's designs and mentor others

Qualification

RF systems designRF modelingSimulationRF hardware developmentRF/digital payload testingCAD systemsERP systemsAnalog/digital interfacesActive components designCoding experienceCommunication skillsProject management

Required

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)
Review team member's designs and mentor others

Preferred

5+ years of related experience
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including accountability, on-time execution, and effective collaboration with customers, management, and peers
Familiarity with CAD systems (e.g., Creo, AutoCAD)
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) for materials and production tracking
Exposure to RF hardware or antenna systems
Experience with product lifecycle phases (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR)
Certification as a Certified Principal Engineer (CPE), Responsible Engineer, or equivalent
Experience with RF/digital payload test and measurement techniques
Architecture, integration, and test of Electronically Steerable Arrays (ESA), Radar Systems, RF/digital payloads, TT&C, or missile communications subsystems
Development of analog/digital interfaces
Design of active components such as LNAs, hybrids, LTWTAs, SSPAs, oscillators, and frequency converters
RF front-end design experience
Experience managing research or design projects
Coding experience
Active Top Secret clearance

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.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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