RF Engineer Sr

Lockheed Martin; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 101,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace company as a Senior RF Engineer, contributing to innovative projects supporting Space Vehicles and Hypersonics. This role requires expertise in RF design and product lifecycle management, and a commitment to security and collaboration. You will work on-site and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of aerospace technology.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in RF hardware design.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance is desired.
• Experience with link budget analysis and RF measurement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support RF product lifecycle including design, development, and testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on RF systems.
• Design and troubleshoot RF hardware systems.

Skills

Vendor interface experience

RF design experience

Prototyping

Laboratory skills

Education

Active Secret clearance

Educational experience in RF hardware design

Tools

RF design and analysis software

Simulation tools

Job description

• Vendor interface experience, including evaluating vendor solutions
• Vendor spec writing and procurement experience
• Experience performing link budget analysis
• Laboratory skills in amplifier test, cable characterization, power consumption test, familiarity with RF lab instruments (spectrum analyzer, synthesizer, network analyzer, power meter, etc)
• Some RF design experience including knowledge of power amplifiers, microwave integrated circuit design and RF measurement techniques
• Experience with RF parts selection and evaluation
• RF prototyping experience
• Ability to design and plan for designs to experience flight environments (vibration, temperature, multipaction, corona)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance; US Citizenship required

Job Code/Title

Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Come join the Lockheed Martin Space Radio Frequency (RF) Talent Center (RFTC)team and shape the future!

You can join our mission and contribute to challenging programs in support of Space Vehicles, Hypersonics, Human Space Flight and Interplanetary Missions, Missile Defense, and more.

As a Senior RF Engineer within LM Space, you will perform the following:
• Support multiple phases of RF product lifecycle including design, development, test, and deployment
• Engage with other leaders and Subject Matter Experts to participate in design reviews and provide feedback/input on RF systems and hardware designs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful development and deployment of RF systems and hardware
Example assignments include Design, test, and troubleshoot RF hardware systems, including prototype and deliverable hardware.

The selected candidate would have:
• Educational or professional experience in design of active and passive RF hardware, performing cascaded analyses, link and gain/loss budgets, and using simulation tools to evaluate hardware designs.
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• US Citizen

Desired skills

• Ability to attain a DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Familiarity with RF design and analysis software and tools
• RF test and trouble shooting experience
• Familiarity with RF test software and tools
• RF test range exposure and experience
• Experience with designing RF active and passive electronics
• Experience with RF Cascade Analysis
• Experience with transmission line modeling, impedance matching techniques, and circuit modeling

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Select the Telework classification for this position

Employee will work on-site full-time

Shift

First

Work Schedule Information

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.

Work Schedule

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Security Clearance

Top Secret

LMCareers Business Unit

SPACE

Department

73F3A00:RF Systems

Job Class

Job Category

Experienced Professional

City, State

King of Prussia-PA

City

King of Prussia

19406

Virtual

no

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Possible

Full-Time

Direct/Indirect

Direct

*

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.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

EEO

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.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $101,000 - $178,135. 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, and 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.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $111,700 - $193,660. 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, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

About the company

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

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