Senior RF PCB Designer: HF-Ka, Space-Grade, TS/SCI

All Aviation Jobs; Severn (MD); On-site; USD 123,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an expert RF PCB Designer to lead high-speed, high-frequency PWAs across HF-Ka bands. You will own board-level RF design cycles from concept to fabrication, ensuring IPC compliance and manufacturability.

You will mentor junior engineers and support security-controlled program needs. The role requires hands-on HF RF design expertise, top-tier tool proficiency (Altium/Siemens Xpedition), strong communication, and the ability to operate within a TS/SCI environment.

Qualifications

• Hands on RF PCB design experience in HF-Ka Bands (10MHz-40GHz).
• Demonstrated experience designing PWAs for high freq/high power systems.
• Proficiency with high frequency PCB layout tools (Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition).
• Solid understanding of transmission line theory, controlled impedance routing, via design, filter integration, and high speed signal integrity.
• In depth familiarity with IPC references and ability to interpret/apply them to classified projects.
• Materials expertise: Rogers, Taconic, Isola, Nelco, Duroid, PTFE, ceramic laminates.
• Excellent written/verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to obtain & maintain an active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own complete board level RF design cycles—from concept through layout and fabrication.
• Mentor mid-level and junior RF PCB engineers and drive DFM practices.
• Support the program’s security controlled environment.

Skills

RF PCB design

HF-Ka band design

High frequency layout tools

Signal integrity

DoD/National Security regs

Education

CID certification

IEEE RF certification

Bachelors in EE or related

Tools

Altium Designer

Siemens Xpedition

Zuken CR8000

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an expert RF PCB Designer to lead high-speed, high-frequency PWAs across HF-Ka bands. You will own board-level RF design cycles from concept to fabrication, ensuring IPC compliance and manufacturability.

You will mentor junior engineers and support security-controlled program needs. The role requires hands-on HF RF design expertise, top-tier tool proficiency (Altium/Siemens Xpedition), strong communication, and the ability to operate within a TS/SCI environment.