RF Engineer, Senior (Level III) - TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Job ID: 691527BR Date posted: Apr. 16, 2025
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Position Overview:
We are seeking highly motivated and versatile RF Engineers to join our dynamic and fast-paced team, where they will tackle complex and intriguing technical challenges. As a key member of our team, you will leverage your broad engineering expertise to span multiple disciplines, while maintaining a deep technical proficiency in modeling, simulation, design, and testing. Ideal candidates will possess a diverse background and skillset, with a proven ability to rapidly adapt and acquire adjacent skills to optimize workflow efficiency. As part of our Analysis and Test Team, you will have access to cutting-edge software modeling tools and state-of-the-art hardware resources, enabling you to tackle unique and challenging problems with creativity and innovation.
Basic Qualifications:
Required Skills:
• MATLAB experience including authoring functions, object-oriented code, GUIs, etc.
• Data processing and analysis skills with an emphasis on RF centric analysis
• Familiarity with full wave electromagnetic solvers, such as method of moments code
• Basic working understanding of Linux for code execution and script development, including bash code development
• Basic understanding of material properties and how they affect CEM analysis
• Experience reporting and presenting data in a probabilistic manner

Security Clearance Requirements:
• To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen.
• In order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess an active security clearance level of: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• For long term employment on this program, selected candidates will be required to maintain an active security clearance level of: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Desired Skills:
• Background utilizing COTS and GOTS CEN tools such as Ansys HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, FEKO, etc.
• Antenna design, modeling, and analysis
• Experience analyzing RF data sets including data reduction, filtering, and graphical representation of data for end-user consumption
• Background with standard RF test equipment such as signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, etc.
• Experience with RF chain analysis and link budget generation
• Digital signal processing background
• Experience with Git and Git related tools such as GitLab and the use of Git for complex code management
• Python programming experience
• Prior experience with STK scenario modeling from an RF perspective to include metrics such as sensor availability, link budgets, etc.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $97,100 - $171,235. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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.
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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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: RF Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First