RF Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin RF Engineering is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to design, install, and test SATCOM RF systems across multiple frequency bands. You will travel as needed to sites worldwide and work closely with system architects and project managers to ensure requirements are met and deployments succeed.

The role emphasizes RF design, installation, and test, with hands-on experience using PNA-X, FieldFox, and network analyzers. AutoCAD/Visio proficiency is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with RF design, installation, and test, focusing on SATCOM.
• Travel up to 25% worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and test RF systems, including SATCOM components.
• Conduct site surveys and rack hardware per safety protocols.
• Test RF systems with equipment; analyze S-parameters, BER, NF, and phase noise.
• Create system drawings and documentation using AutoCAD or Visio.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet user requirements and schedules.

Skills

RF design

Test & measurement

SATCOM systems

Python/VBA scripting

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Keysight PNA-X

FieldFox

SpecA

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

Description:

RF Engineer

WHAT WE'RE DOING:

Lockheed Martin, Cyber & Intelligence invites you to step up to one of today’s most daunting challenges: the evolving threat of cyber warfare. As a cyber security professional at Lockheed Martin, you’ll protect the networks that our citizens and the world depend upon each minute. Here, you’ll work with cybersecurity experts on the forefront of threat protection and proactive prevention. In this fast-paced, real-world environment, you’ll draw on all your education and experience as well as the resources of Lockheed Martin to keep the threats at bay.

THE WORK:

The GG RF Engineer is a critical role responsible for designing, installing, and testing RF systems, with a focus on SATCOM components and devices operating in various frequency bands, including but not limited to S-band, C-band, X-band, Ku-band, and Ka-band. The successful candidate will be working on complex RF system design, installation, and test, and will be required to travel up to 15% worldwide. The RF Design Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our RF systems, from design to deployment, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet user requirements.

RF Design and Installation:

• Design, install, and test RF systems, including SATCOM components and devices, utilizing knowledge of RF principles and system design


• Conduct site surveys, climb antennas, and rack hardware as required, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations

RF Test and Measurement:

• Utilize RF test equipment such as Keyband PNA-X, Fieldfox, Spec-A, Sig-Gen, and O-Scopes to test and measure RF system performance, including spectral analysis, modulation analysis, and bit error rate (BER) testing


• Measure and analyze S-parameters, P1dB, TOI, NF, Phase Noise, and Group Delay, with consideration for the impact of non-linear effects, such as intermodulation distortion and spectral growth


• Familiarity with signal processing techniques, including filtering, amplification, and frequency conversion, as applied to SATCOM signal chains

System Design and Documentation:

• Create system drawings and documentation using AutoCAD or Visio, including block diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings


• Understand and apply link budget analysis, antenna patterns, and G/T measurements, with consideration for the effects of noise, interference, and multipath on system performance

Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including system architects, and project managers, to ensure systems meet user requirements and are delivered on schedule

WHO WE ARE:

The program performs the analysis, design, development, integration, test and deployment, securing, modernization, and operations and maintenance (O&M) and decommissioning activities of RF and optical capabilities.

WHY JOIN US:

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.


• Ability to carry equipment, climb antennas, and rack hardware


• Knowledgeable of RF design, installation, and test, with a focus on SATCOM systems


• Travel up to 25% worldwide

Desired Skills:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field


• RF test experience with Keysight PNA-X and Fieldfox, including familiarity with RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers


• Familiarity with RF system design, including SATCOM components and devices, such as amplifiers, filters, and antennas


• Experience with AutoCAD or Visio for system drawings and documentation


• Understanding of antenna analysis, including G/T measurements, STK, antenna patterns, and link budget, with consideration for the effects of antenna pointing errors and polarization mismatch


• Experience with power systems engineering, including power amplifiers, power supplies, and thermal management (Power/Space/Cooling)


• Coding skills in Python or VBA for interaction and commanding RF components, including experience with APIs and scripting languages

Security Clearance Statement:

Security clearance required to start, CCA acceptable and will be considered

Clearance Level:

TS/SCI w/Poly SP

Ability to Work Remotely:

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedules:

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position:

9x80 every other Friday off

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $145,200 - $255,990. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Life Insurance


• Short-Term Disability


• Long-Term Disability


• 401(k) match


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• EAP


• Education Assistance


• Parental Leave


• Paid time off


• Holidays

(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.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's 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 diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, 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. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

Experience Level:

Experienced Professional

Business Unit:

RMS

Relocation Available:

Possible

Career Area:

RF Engineering

Type:

Task Order/IDIQ

Shift:

First