RF Calibration Engineer: Sensor & Antenna Testing

Lockheed Martin; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Grand Prairie, TX seeks a Systems Integration & Test Engineer for RF calibration of sensors. Plan, execute, and optimize calibration in anechoic and outdoor ranges; develop automation tools; ensure data quality and traceability throughout the test program.

The role requires a strong RF/microwave background, hands-on measurement experience, and collaboration with design and systems teams to deliver repeatable calibration results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM field.
• 3+ years of related experience in RF testing, antenna measurements, sensor calibration, or RF/microwave engineering.
• Strong knowledge of RF/microwave principles, antenna theory, radar signal processing, and propagation.
• Proficiency with RF test equipment, including vector network analyzers and spectrum analyzers, and familiarity with calibration standards.
• Experience developing test procedures, evaluating RF measurement data, and preparing technical reports.
• Experience using MATLAB, Python, or similar tools for data analysis and test automation.
• Ability to independently resolve complex measurement problems under general direction and work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Interim Clearance is needed to start, therefore you must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Translate assigned sensor calibration requirements into test methods, procedures, test configurations, and data quality criteria.
• Plan and coordinate chamber and outdoor range activities, including equipment readiness, reference measurements, and test article configuration.
• Configure and operate vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and associated RF test equipment.
• Develop and execute sensor calibration measurements, characterize test-path effects, and apply approved calibration and correction methods.
• Evaluate repeatability, measurement uncertainty, and environmental or setup influences on calibration results.
• Develop MATLAB, Python, or comparable tools for instrument automation, data reduction, analysis, and visualization.
• Investigate complex discrepancies involving RF hardware, antenna response, signal processing, propagation, and test setup effects.
• Prepare calibration data products and technical reports, document assumptions and limitations, and coordinate review with sensor design and systems engineers.
• Maintain traceability of reference standards, instrument calibration status, as-run configurations, and analysis software versions.

Skills

RF testing experience

RF calibration

Antenna measurements

Test automation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering/Physics or related STEM field

Tools

Vector network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Grand Prairie, TX seeks a Systems Integration & Test Engineer for RF calibration of sensors. Plan, execute, and optimize calibration in anechoic and outdoor ranges; develop automation tools; ensure data quality and traceability throughout the test program.

The role requires a strong RF/microwave background, hands-on measurement experience, and collaboration with design and systems teams to deliver repeatable calibration results.