RF Engineer, Senior Staff (Level V) - TS/SCI required

Job ID: 695208BR Date posted: Jun. 20, 2025 Program: Bravo
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We are seeking a highly motivated and adaptable RF Engineers with team lead level experience to join our dynamic, fast-paced organization. As an RF Engineer, Senior Staff, you will take on technically complex and rewarding challenges that span multiple engineering domains. You’ll lead a geographically distributed team of talented engineers, applying your broad technical expertise and deep proficiency in RF modeling, simulation, and test to drive innovative solutions forward.

As a key member of our Analysis and Test Team, you'll have access to cutting-edge modeling software and advanced hardware platforms. Ideal candidates bring a multidisciplinary background, excel in rapidly acquiring new technical skills, and are passionate about improving workflow efficiency through continuous innovation.

Primary Responsibilities
• Lead and mentor a high-performing RF engineering team across multiple locations
• Drive technical efforts across modeling, simulation, design, and testing activities
• Leverage advanced tools to solve RF-centric challenges with creativity and precision
• Synthesize and present complex data sets for actionable engineering insights
Basic Qualifications:
Skill Requirements:
• Proven leadership experience managing distributed technical teams
• Proficiency in MATLAB, including function development, object-oriented programming, and GUI creation
• Strong background in Data processing and analysis in areas such as RF signal processing, data reduction, and statistical data analysis
• Familiarity with full-wave electromagnetic solvers (e.g., Method of Moments-based tools)
• Working knowledge of Linux environments for code execution and Bash scripting
• Understanding of material properties and their impact on computational electromagnetics (CEM)
• Ability to present data and modeling results in probabilistic terms

Security Clearance / Work Authorization:
• To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected applicant to be a U.S. Citizen
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required for consideration.
• Top Secret security clearance with adjudicated SCI (i.e. TS/SCI) is required prior to start.
Desired Skills:
• Experience with COTS/GOTS CEM tools such as Ansys HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, FEKO, etc.
• Expertise in antenna design, modeling, and performance analysis
• Skilled in processing large RF data sets, including filtering and visualization for decision-making
• Familiarity with RF lab test equipment (e.g., signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, oscilloscopes)
• Competence in RF chain analysis and link budget development
• Background in digital signal processing (DSP), with a focus on RF applications
• Proficiency with Git and related tools (e.g., GitLab) for collaborative and complex code management workflows
• Python programming experience, particularly for data analysis, automation, or RF modeling
• Experience using Systems Tool Kit (STK) for RF scenario modeling, including analysis of sensor coverage, signal availability, and link budgets
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $145,200 - $255,990. 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