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Lockheed Martin · 1 day ago

RF Engineer (Level II) - Secret clearance

Lockheed Martin is a leader in space technology, aiming to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation and push technological boundaries. The RF Engineer will support the lifecycle of RF products, engaging in design and development while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities

Support multiple phases of RF product lifecycle including design, development, test, and deployment
Engage with other leaders and Subject Matter Experts to participate in design reviews and provide feedback/input on RF systems and hardware designs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful development and deployment of RF systems and hardware
Example assignments include Design, test, and troubleshoot RF hardware systems, including prototype and deliverable hardware

Qualification

RF circuit designRF performance simulationRF test experienceAntenna theory/designPWB/PCB designRF prototypingVendor interfaceSoft skills

Required

Understanding of or experience in design of active and passive RF hardware, performing cascaded analyses, link and gain/loss budgets, and/or using simulation tools to evaluate hardware designs
Understanding of RF circuit design, including amplifiers, filters, and antennas
Understanding of or experience with RF performance simulation (ADS, AWR, SystemVue, or equivalent) and/or Full-Wave simulation (CST, HFSS, or equivalent)
RF test and/or troubleshooting experience
Understanding of or experience with antenna theory / design
To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen
Qualified applicants must possess at minimum a currently ACTIVE SECRET security clearance to be considered
Selected candidates will be required to obtain, and maintain, a government issued Top Secret for long term employment on this program

Preferred

Familiarity with RF test software and tools
Experience with designing RF active and passive electronics
Experience with RF parts selection and evaluation
RF prototyping experience
PWB/PCB/PWA/CCA design, drawing generation, and drawing release experience using Mentor Graphics Xpedition or equivalent
Demonstrated understanding of RF test equipment (Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generator, etc.)
Ability to design and plan for designs to experience flight environments (vibration, temperature, multipaction, corona)
RF design experience including knowledge of power amplifiers, microwave integrated circuit design and RF measurement techniques
Vendor interface experience, including evaluating vendor solutions
Vendor spec writing and procurement experience
Antenna testing experience in anechoic chambers
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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