RF Engineer, Staff, Grand Prairie TX
Grand Prairie, Texas
Grand Prairie, Texas
Responsibilities
Description:Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.
We are experiencing growth and looking for an RF Engineer to join our team in Grand Prairie, TX.
What You Will Be Doing
In this role, the Staff RF Engineer will support the development and production of complex multi-function modules used in challenging high reliability applications in all phases of the product life cycle.
The engineer will have the opportunity to design and develop circuits, modules, and sub-systems from initial concept through prototyping and full-rate production.
The engineer will work on complex technical problems and provide solutions which are innovative and ingenious.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Design, assemble, and troubleshoot analog/digital test rigs using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power analyzers.
• Integrate sensor packages, RF subsystems, and power distribution units into the seeker architecture.
• Interface firmware, real time operating systems (RTOS), and middleware with the seeker hardware.
• Manage interface control documents (ICDs) and maintain requirements traceability across the program.
• Lead cross functional teams, drive schedule and risk reviews, and report status to senior leadership.
• Ensure test pedigree and traceability for two seekers that may fly in the demonstration flight test.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster knowledge transfer throughout the integration effort.
**Candidates must be willing and able to adjust work hours during major mission success test events, critical failure analysis, test readiness preparation, or when emergency situations demand work hours outside the traditional 9/80 schedule.
Why Join Us
• High impact mission: Your work directly enables advanced seeker technology for next generation missile systems.
• Cutting edge environment: Work with state of the art HWIL/Sensor HWIL facilities, RF subsystems, and real time embedded software.- Professional growth: Access to senior technical mentors, leadership development programs, and opportunities to expand into broader system engineering roles.
• Collaborative culture: Join a diverse, inclusive team that values open communication, innovative problem solving, and continuous improvement.
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.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. An Interim Secret Clearance is required to start.
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Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent technical field experience with 5+ years professional experience in related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in RF design, test, and integration, with a proven record of delivering HWIL or similar high fidelity test solutions.
• Deep expertise operating and interpreting data from advanced RF test equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzer, mixed signal oscilloscopes).
• Demonstrated experience integrating RF circuits at microwave frequencies, including LO distribution and frequency conversion architectures.
• Active Secret Clearance
Desired Skills:
Expertise with RF subsystem and hardware including antennas, transmitters, receivers, microwave component, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, advance electronic modules, amplifiers, mixers, switches, frequency generation circuits and/or frequency conversion circuit is desired.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: RF Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
What does a successful RF Engineering employee at Lockheed Martin look like?
Check out the info below to see if you have what it takes.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day.
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Imaginative
From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.
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Results-driven
You are a great decision maker who strives to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Team Player
You embrace collaboration and are committed to the success of your team.
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Technologically Savvy
Whatever you know today could be different tomorrow as technology is constantly changing. Strong technical skills and intellectual depth with a willingness to continually learn from others are important traits.
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Problem-solver
Working in the RF Engineering space means working together to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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“The RF field is very broad. For example, I work with spacecraft antennas, but I have colleagues that work with missiles and aircraft sensor systems. At any given time, my team is working on 10 or more projects, ranging from antennas that support weather forecasting to connecting warfighters across the globe.”
Shane L., RF Engineering Sr. Manager
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer a flexible work schedule.