Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer Asc - Level1 with Security Clearance

First Roles; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking an entry-level RF/microwave engineer in Chelmsford, MA to support manufacturing of advanced modules and learn from leading engineers.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, design collaboration across hardware, systems and circuits, and a path for career growth in a dynamic high-rel environment. Relocation assistance is available and a competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or closely related field.
• Knowledge of RF/microwave test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, network analyzers).
• Eligibility to obtain DoD clearance and US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing of complex RF/microwave modules.
• Analyze and troubleshoot circuits including amplifiers, mixers, switches, and frequency generation/conversion.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing to resolve assembly and test issues.
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and circuit design engineers and technicians.
• Learn in a continuous learning environment with strong career growth.

Skills

RF/microwave test equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or closely related field

Tools

RF/Microwave test equipment

Job description

Job Number 18349 Standard Job Description Lockheed Martin is seeking to hire an RF (Radio Frequency) engineering entry-level professional at our campus in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. We offer an excellent working environment with a mix of cutting-edge design and genuine hands-on electronics laboratory testing and product development. This exciting role will offer the opportunity to work with and learn from some of our top industry-leading RF and microwave design professionals. This role is ideally suited and is an incredible opportunity for an aspiring RF and microwave enthusiast.

What You Will Be Doing

The Associate RF / microwave engineer will support the manufacturing of complex multi-function modules used in challenging high-reliability applications. The engineer will be responsible for analysis and troubleshooting of circuits for advanced electronic modules to include: amplifiers, mixers, switches, frequency generation circuits, and frequency conversion circuits. The engineer will be responsible for providing technical support to our manufacturing operation to resolve assembly and test issues. The engineer will learn from and collaborate with other engineering disciplines to include hardware engineers, systems engineers, and circuit design engineers as well as technicians and manufacturing support personnel. We offer a continuous learning environment with strong career growth and advancement opportunities.

Relocation: Relocation assistance is possible for this exciting position.

The Locale

Chelmsford is a charming suburb of Boston located about 25 miles northwest of that city. Chelmsford is very close to historic Lowell, Massachusetts, and to Nashua, New Hampshire. Chelmsford is within reach of New Hampshire’s White Mountains and awesome ski areas to the north, and the scenic coastal towns of MA and NH are about an hour east. This scenic colonial region offers lots of New England charm, great schools, shopping, and restaurants.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $75400.00 - $140000.00

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, candidates 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Academic experience or knowledge of using RF/ microwave test equipment is required. This may include: RF Power measurements, DC Power Supplies, Pulse Generators, Digital Multimeters, Power Meters/Sensors, Signal Generators, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, etc.
• The candidate must be eligible to obtain a DoD clearance and must be a US citizen.

Desired Skills

• Related RF undergrad internship experience is desired.
• Academic experience with RF / microwave project design (active or passive circuit design) is desired. Passive components may include: resistors, capacitors, inductors, etc. Active components may include: FPGAs, Op Amps, Memories, Processors, System on Modules, System on Chip, etc.
• Familiarity with RF/ microwave circuit simulation or 3D electromagnetic simulation tools (i.e. HFSS, CST) is desired.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting designs and resolving integration issues is desired.
• Familiarity with reviewing and interpreting technical documentation such as specifications, schematic diagrams, and test data is desired.
• Demonstrated academic achievement.

At Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the worlds most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.