RF Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin seeks RF Engineers at various levels for its Gloucester site, working on Defence and Cyber programmes. The role includes designing RF circuits, antennas, and conducting vulnerability analysis while supporting a collaborative environment and hybrid work options. Benefits include competitive salaries and a comprehensive wellbeing package.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Competitive Pension

Dental

Critical Illness

Life Assurance

Travel Insurance

Employee discounts

Education assistance programmes

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in RF circuit design and modelling.
• Familiarity with spectrum analysers and vector network analysers.
• Knowledge of SDR development tools such as OpenCPI, GnuRadio.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyse RF circuits from simulation to testing.
• Select and design antennas for various applications.
• Conduct RF testing using vector signal analysers.

Skills

RF communications systems implementation

RF circuit design

Test and measurement

Software-defined radios

Digital Signal Processing

Antenna optimisation

Embedded systems vulnerability analysis

Python

C/C++

GitLab

Job description

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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.

Permanent

RF Engineer

Systems Engineering

Gloucester

About the Role

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

Desirable Skills

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

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

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.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off.

We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

Private Medical Insurance

Competitive Pension

Dental

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 committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact or call 023 92 458 000.

Job Expires

04/07/2025

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