Radio Frequency Engineer - E2

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking an RF Systems Architect to design and develop RF circuitry and subsystems for high-frequency microwave applications. You will create hardware layouts, evaluate components, build prototypes, and conduct testing to verify performance.

The role involves developing RF architectures including antennas, transmitters, receivers, LNAs, and HPAs, plus performing TPMs and life-cycle analyses to ensure reliability and maintainability.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Microwave, or RF Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Security clearance (Secret or higher).

Responsibilities

• Architect RF systems and circuitry for high-frequency/microwave applications.
• Design hardware layout, evaluate components, build prototypes, and test.
• Develop RF system/subsystem architectures (antennas, transmitters, receivers, LNAs, HPAs).
• Perform trades, TPMs, and life-cycle cost, reliability analyses.

Skills

Mission Systems Hardware Development

Hardware integration

Excellent written & oral communication

Problem-solving ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Microwave, or RF Engineering

Job description

Standard Job Description

Architects and designs Radio Frequency systems and circuitry. Designs and develops RF circuitry used in high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers. Responsible for hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test. Prepares test methods and specifications; analyzes and tests RF hardware to verify performance characteristics. Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during the deliverable assembly and test phase. In addition, develops RF System/Subsystem Architectures consisting of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment. Performs link analysis and optimization, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources. Develops and allocates RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements. Identifies and tracks RF technical performance measurements (TPMs). Performs RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis. Supports Life Cycle Costs, reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis.

Standard Job Description

Architects and designs Radio Frequency systems and circuitry. Designs and develops RF circuitry used in high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers. Responsible for hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test. Prepares test methods and specifications; analyzes and tests RF hardware to verify performance characteristics. Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during the deliverable assembly and test phase. In addition, develops RF System/Subsystem Architectures consisting of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment. Performs link analysis and optimization, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources. Develops and allocates RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements. Identifies and tracks RF technical performance measurements (TPMs). Performs RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis. Supports Life Cycle Costs, reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S.Citizenship (must be able to obtain or maintain a Secret clearance)
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Microwave, or RF Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Security clearance (Secret or higher)

Desired Skills

• Mission Systems Hardware Development
• Hardware integration
• Excellent written & oral communication
• Problem‑solving ability

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $81100.00 - $150500.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.