RF Engineer Sr - E3

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Palmdale, CA, USA
In-Office
110K-205K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Security • Cybersecurity • Industrial
The Role
Design, fabricate, integrate, and test RF and RCS hardware, including apertures, antennas, radomes, support structures, and test fixtures. Drive interdisciplinary aerospace solutions from concept through fabrication and testing, collaborating with electrical, materials, stress, and other engineering teams. Support classified flight and non-flight programs, manage project schedules and costs, and deliver designs under tight timelines.
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The Electromagnetics Hardware Design & Fab team supports the Signature Mgmt & Survivability Org by providing hardware design, fabrication, and testing of LO apertures and RCS test fixtures. This includes RF components, antennas, radomes, support structures, composite/metallic component/structures, and full scale RCS/RF test fixtures.  The candidate is to work design and fab of hardware in mostly a research and development environment with some production efforts. The candidate could be deployed to ADP or production programs, with mostly in a classified program, supporting a mix of flight and non-flight hardware.  The mechanical engineer works closely with electrical engineers in RF designs as well as other disciplines (M&P, stress, EEE) to produce novel RF and RCS solutions for platforms.  The successful candidate is a strong mechanical engineer who can drive challenging interdisciplinary problems from clean sheet design to fab, to test of hardware. Performing under tight schedules, the candidate needs to be a strong communicator and have strong project management skills.

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering or related STEM degree
  • Working knowledge of CATIA V5, 3DExperience, or similar CAD experience
  • Experience with detail part / assembly design.
  • Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
  • The candidate is not expected to be an expert, but should have knowledge in the fields of technical design and fabrication of metallic/composites materials.
  • Experience with design/integration of air vehicle platform(s) or aerospace components
Desired Skills
  • Experience with mechanical design of Electromagnetic/RF components, electrical packaging, power system layout, and circuit board design
  • General knowledge in fundamental EM theories
  • Experience in design for additive manufacturing
  • Experience managing various programmatics of projects (schedule, costs, procurement activity)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related STEM field
  • Working knowledge of CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE, or similar CAD software
  • Experience with detail part and assembly design
  • Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • Knowledge of technical design and fabrication using metallic and composite materials
  • Experience designing or integrating air vehicle platforms or aerospace components
  • Mechanical design experience with electromagnetic or RF components, electrical packaging, power system layout, or circuit board design
  • General knowledge of fundamental electromagnetic theories
  • Experience designing for additive manufacturing
  • Experience managing project schedules, costs, and procurement activities

Lockheed Martin Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lockheed Martin and has not been reviewed or approved by Lockheed Martin.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout element, with a strong 401(k) program and options like an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance total compensation and long‑term financial security.
  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive from day one, with multiple plan options, mental health resources, and virtual care. Wellness supports such as on‑site services and preventive programs are also highlighted.
  • Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.

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108,588 Employees
Year Founded: 1912

What We Do

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