Senior Radio Frequency Engineer - Secret clearance (Level 3)

Lockheed Martin; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space RF Talent Center in Littleton, CO is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to lead RF hardware design, analysis, and test across multiple programs including space vehicles and missiles. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and rigorous design reviews.

The candidate will contribute to prototype development, system-level performance, and deployment while operating under appropriate security clearances.

Qualifications

• Experience with RF hardware systems.
• Experience with system-level RF performance analysis (e.g. RF communications systems, antenna systems).
• Active secret clearance; must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple phases of RF product lifecycle including design, development, test, and deployment.
• Engage with leaders and subject matter experts in design reviews and provide feedback on RF designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy RF systems and hardware.
• Design, test, and troubleshoot RF hardware and prototype equipment.

Skills

RF systems

RF performance analysis

Design reviews

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototyping

RF test equipment

Microwave circuits

Beamforming

Tools

ADS

AWR

SystemVue

CST

HFSS

Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Signal Generator

Job description

Standard Job Description 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. Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join our team in Littleton, CO!

Standard Job Description 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. Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join our team in Littleton, CO!

In This Role, 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.

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

• Experience with RF hardware systems.
• Experience with system-level RF performance analysis (e.g. RF communications systems, antenna systems).
• Experience in analysis of active and passive RF hardware, performing cascaded analyses, link and gain/loss budgets, and/or using simulation tools to evaluate hardware designs.
• Active secret clearance; must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance; US citizenship required.

Desired Skills

• Ability to engage with leaders, subject matter experts, and individual contributors to develop successful RF communication systems and hardware designs
• Ability to activity listen and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• RF performance simulation (ADS, AWR, SystemVue, or equivalent) and Full-Wave simulation experience (CST, HFSS, or equivalent)
• RF Signal Processing experience desired
• Beam formation experience desired
• Antenna Multipaction / Corona experience desired
• Matlab and/or Python Scripting and analysis desired
• Familiarity with RF test software and tools
• RF prototyping experience
• Fundamental understanding of antenna theory and design
• Understands the effects of dynamic antenna gain and phase changes on GPS receiver performance
• RF design experience including knowledge of power amplifiers, microwave integrated circuit design and RF measurement techniques
• Experience with RF parts selection and evaluation
• Demonstrated understanding of RF test equipment (Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generator, etc.)
• Ability to design and plan for designs to experience flight environments (vibration, temperature, multipaction, corona)
• Vendor interface experience, including evaluating vendor solutions
• Vendor spec writing and procurement experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00

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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
• Long-Term Disability

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.

• 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.