Staff RF Engineer - Comms IPT Lead

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 121,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a Staff RF Engineer to serve as a technical authority and thought leader within our RF Engineering organization. This role is suited for an experienced RF professional who can drive technical strategy, mentor junior engineers, and shape RF capabilities across multiple programs.

The Staff RF Engineer will define RF system architectures, lead trade studies, and oversee design, analysis, and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 5+ years of RF engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in RF/microwave design and system architecture.
• Experience with RF test equipment and MIL-STD-461/464 and E3 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define RF system architecture decisions and roadmaps.
• Lead RF design reviews, analysis, and test across programs.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical publications.

Skills

Antenna theory

RF front-end

Signal processing

Team leadership

Technical proposal writing

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred (MS/PhD)

Tools

SystemVue

ADS

HFSS

CST

Microwave Office

Job description

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a Staff RF Engineer to serve as a technical authority and thought leader within our RF Engineering organization. MFC is a recognized designer, developer, and manufacturer of precision engagement aerospace and defense systems for the U.S. and allied militaries. This role is suited for an experienced RF professional who can drive technical strategy, mentor junior engineers, and shape the direction of RF capabilities across multiple programs.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a Staff RF Engineer to serve as a technical authority and thought leader within our RF Engineering organization. MFC is a recognized designer, developer, and manufacturer of precision engagement aerospace and defense systems for the U.S. and allied militaries. This role is suited for an experienced RF professional who can drive technical strategy, mentor junior engineers, and shape the direction of RF capabilities across multiple programs.

What You Will Be Doing

The Staff RF Engineer will serve as a recognized subject matter expert and technical leader, providing architectural guidance and strategic direction for RF systems and subsystems across the MFC portfolio. Responsibilities may include:

• Defining and driving RF system architecture decisions, establishing technical roadmaps, and ensuring alignment with program and enterprise-level objectives
• Serving as the technical authority for RF design, analysis, and test across multiple programs, providing independent review and approval of critical technical artifacts
• Leading complex trade studies, risk assessments, and root-cause investigations for RF system performance issues, driving resolution across engineering disciplines
• Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level RF engineers, conducting technical training, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence
• Leading or contributing to proposal efforts, including technical volume writing, basis of estimate development, and competitive strategy for RF-related scope
• Representing RF Engineering in customer-facing engagements, design reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and program milestone reviews
• Driving innovation through advanced research and development initiatives, evaluating emerging RF technologies, and transitioning IRAD results into program applications
• Establishing and enforcing RF design standards, best practices, and lessons learned across the organization
• Collaborating with program management, systems engineering, and cross-functional leadership to align RF technical execution with cost, schedule, and performance commitments
• Authoring and reviewing technical publications, patent disclosures, and white papers to advance the state of the art in RF engineering

This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of RF engineering capabilities at Lockheed Martin and to have a significant impact across the MFC enterprise.

Candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Why Join Us

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field from an accredited university; Master’s degree or PhD preferred

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in RF engineering or a related discipline
• Deep expertise in one or more RF engineering domains, including:
• RF/microwave circuit and subsystem design, from concept through production
• RF system architecture development and requirements decomposition
• Advanced simulation and modeling at system, circuit, and full-wave levels (e.g., SystemVue, ADS, HFSS, CST, Microwave Office)
• RADAR and/or communication system design, including signal processing, waveform design, and link budget analysis
• EMI/EMC design, analysis, and test to MIL-STD-461/464 and system-level E3 requirements

Must Have The Following

• Comprehensive understanding of antenna theory, RF front-end architectures, signal and digital processing chains, and multi-mode sensing systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and influence technical direction across organizational boundaries
• Experience with proposal development including technical volume authoring, basis of estimate, and competitive technical strategy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to present complex RF concepts to executive leadership, customers, and non-technical audiences
• Experience with RF test equipment, laboratory operations, and production support at the system and subsystem level
• Must be a US Citizen; must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance

Desired Skills

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance
• Proficiency in MATLAB for simulation, analysis, tool development, and algorithm prototyping
• Recognized subject matter expert within the defense/aerospace RF community; reputation for technical excellence
• Experience as a technical lead, IPT lead, or chief engineer on a major defense program
• Experience with IRAD/R&D program management and technology maturation from concept through TRL advancement
• Deep knowledge of RF system-of-systems architectures and multi-domain integration (e.g., EW, SIGINT, communications, RADAR)
• Experience with real-time embedded RF signal processing on RFSoC, FPGA, or GPU platforms
• Expertise in advanced algorithm design: adaptive beamforming, STAP, cognitive radar, machine learning for RF applications
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) and system integration test environments at the weapon system level
• Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle, milestone reviews, and technical baseline management
• Experience establishing engineering processes, standards, and tools that improve organizational capability and efficiency
• Demonstrated history of cross-program knowledge transfer and technical community leadership (e.g., Engineering Technical Council, Communities of Practice)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $120600.00 - $224000.00

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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, and Long-Term Disability.

• 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.