Radio Frequency Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an RF Engineer and work on innovative Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes. This role offers the chance to specialize in areas like circuit modelling and antenna design while contributing to cutting-edge RF systems. You will engage in developing new RF technologies, conducting vulnerability analyses, and designing deployable RF applications. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance with flexible schedules and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about RF engineering and eager to advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Critical Illness

Life Assurance

Travel Insurance

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Internal training and development

Reimbursement for professional membership

Enhanced maternity leave

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Strong experience in RF circuit design and RF communications systems.
• Proficient in real-time testing and measurement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze RF circuits from simulation to testing.
• Conduct vulnerability analysis to enhance RF system security.

Skills

RF communications systems implementation

RF circuit design and modelling

Real-time test and measurement

Software-defined radios

RF algorithm development

Digital Signal Processing

Antenna optimisation

Embedded systems vulnerability analysis

OpenCPI

GnuRadio

Python

C/C++

VHDL

Development on Linux

GitLab

Job description

We are seeking RF Engineers at various levels and across disciplines to join our dynamic team at our Gloucester site. You’ll work on a variety of Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes, with the opportunity to specialize in key areas such as circuit modelling, antenna selection, and test & measurement.

At Lockheed Martin, we provide meaningful work and continuous learning opportunities that will help develop your skills and progress your career. We believe in supporting a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, hybrid work where possible, and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure you can enjoy both your professional and personal life.

In this essential and rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF systems, including developing new RF-based technologies, conducting vulnerability analysis, and designing deployable RF applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• RF Circuit Modelling & Design – Develop and analyse RF circuits, from simulation to testing.
• Antenna Selection & Design – Select and design antennas to meet the specific needs of various applications.
• Test & Measurement – Conduct RF testing, including real-time test and measurement using vector signal analysers.
• Vulnerability Analysis – Analyse and test RF systems to identify vulnerabilities and enhance security.
• System Development & Verification – Support the development and verification of mission systems, with potential field trial involvement.
• Specialist Tools Development – Design and develop bespoke research tools to support complex RF system analysis.

You’ll be working in a collaborative environment, either specializing in one area or contributing across multiple domains of RF communications engineering.

If you are passionate about RF engineering and want to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. Join our innovative team and be part of a rewarding journey to develop cutting-edge solutions for a wide range of critical applications.

Apply now to help us shape the future of RF engineering at Lockheed Martin.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• RF communications systems implementation, test, and analysis
• RF circuit design and modelling experience
• Real-time test and measurement using spectrum analysers and vector network analysers
• Familiarity with using and developing for Software-defined radios
• Experience in RF algorithm development and Digital Signal Processing
• Antenna optimisation and characterisation experience
• Embedded systems vulnerability analysis
• Knowledge of OpenCPI, GnuRadio, Python, C/C++, and other SDR development tools.
• VHDL, Python and/or C/C++
• Development on Linux and use of GitLab

Job Reference Number: 16667BR

Employee Type: Full Time

Working Schedule: 4xFlex

Clearance Required for Role: DV

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy? No

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

• Private Medical Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value.

We know that diversity of thought leads to better solutions for our customers. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we’d love to hear how you might contribute to our mission and our team and would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria set out in our job advert. In addition, we are committed to inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable adjustments to our applications process. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or call 023 92 458 000.