Staff RF Hardware Engineer – SATCOM Systems

Lockheed Martin; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 118,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems in Fort Meade, MD, seeks an experienced GG RF Hardware Engineer to design, install, and test RF/SATCOM hardware across multiple bands. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, conduct site surveys, and travel globally up to 15% to support installations and maintenance.

The role requires a strong background in RF design and test, hands‑on proficiency with measurement equipment, and a proven ability to produce technical documentation and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 7+ years in RF hardware.
• Hands‑on proficiency with RF test equipment and measurement parameters.
• Ability to develop maintenance schedules and safety‑rule docs.
• Strong written and verbal skills for technical reports and briefings.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and test RF/SATCOM hardware across C‑, X‑, Ku‑, Ka‑, Q/V‑bands.
• Conduct site surveys, climb antennas, rack hardware, and align systems.
• Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance; troubleshoot on‑site issues.
• Generate AutoCAD/Visio drawings and engineering packages; prepare test reports.
• Collaborate with system architects, PMs, and test sites; travel as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Ability to carry equipment

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (desired)

Tools

Keysight PNA‑X

FieldFox

Spec‑A

RF signal generators

Oscilloscopes

BER testers

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems in Fort Meade, MD, seeks an experienced GG RF Hardware Engineer to design, install, and test RF/SATCOM hardware across multiple bands. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, conduct site surveys, and travel globally up to 15% to support installations and maintenance.

The role requires a strong background in RF design and test, hands‑on proficiency with measurement equipment, and a proven ability to produce technical documentation and safety