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Lockheed Martin · 12 hours ago

RF Engineer

Lockheed Martin Space is a leader in aerospace innovation, and they are seeking an RF Engineer to join their Radio Frequency Talent Center team. The role involves designing, developing, and testing Electrical Ground Support Equipment for various aerospace and defense applications, with a focus on RF systems and components.
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Responsibilities

Designing and developing 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
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 EGSE components
Designing and developing 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

Qualification

RF circuit designElectrical Ground Support EquipmentSoftware-defined radioAgilent ADSAnsys HFSSAgile methodologiesVersion control (Git)Analog/Digital interfacesActive TS/SCI clearanceProject managementTeam collaboration

Required

Designing and developing 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
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 EGSE components
Troubleshooting and debugging RF system issues, using a range of tools and techniques

Preferred

Experience with Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) systems and applications
Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems, such as Git
Experience with software-defined radio (SDR) systems and interfaces, including waveform development and testing
Experience with phases of product lifecycle (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, and TRR)
Using tools such as Agilent ADS (Advanced Design System), Ansys HFSS (High Frequency Structure Simulator), AWR Microwave Office, or similar tool packages
Certification and training as Certified Principal Engineer (CPE), Responsible Engineer, or equivalent
RF and/or digital payload test measurement techniques
Architecture, integration, and test of Electronically Steerable Arrays (ESA), Radar Systems, RF and/or digital payloads, Telemetry Tracking & Command (TT&C), or missile communications subsystems
Development of Analog/Digital interfaces
Designing active components, such as Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), hybrids, Linearized Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers (LTWTAs), Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs), Oscillators, frequency converters, etc
Experience in managing research or design projects
EGSE Design experience
Automation Framework experience
Active TS/SCI 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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