What We're Doing
Lockheed Martin is shaping the future of defense through cutting edge radar and missile defense technologies, and we want you to help write the next chapter. As the premier developer of active electronically scanned array (AESA) radars and integrated air and missile defense solutions for the U.S. military, our allies, and more than 45 nations worldwide, we deliver world class situational awareness, early warning, and kill assessment capabilities in the most demanding environments. Join a global team of 35,000 engineers, software developers, and cyber experts who turn complex challenges into reliable, next generation systems that keep warfighters ahead of emerging threats. Your talent will power everything from space domain awareness to ground based radar testbeds, ensuring the safety of today’s forces and the security of tomorrow’s world.
The Work:
In this position, you will
· Contribute to technical planning, system development and design, requirements allocation, detail trade studies, verification and validation, cost and risk, test ability, and manufacturability.
· Support top level architecture design, mission planning, requirements decomposition, and traceability. Lead development and maturation of RF design through entire program lifecycle.
· Interface with subject matter experts and providers of various subsystem products and technologies. Provide RF manufacturing support to include assembly and test.
· Develop work instruction planning, and manufacturing support, designing with manufacturability in mind. Perform cascade analysis, modeling, simulation, troubleshooting, and test of Various RF Subsystems, circuits, and components.
· Develop and manage RF systems engineering program plans for cost and schedule, as a self-sufficient RF Hardware Design Engineer who can lead teams of RF engineers, and independently determine and develop approaches to solutions.
· Collaborate through effective communication skills with interdisciplinary teams, cross-Business Areas, and customers to appropriately communication status and results.
· Provide solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
Why Join Us:
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Explore some of the cutting‑edge technologies we support: https://lockheedmartin.com/en-us/capabilities/missile-defense/golden-dome-missile-defense.html
Architects and designs Radio Frequency systems and circuitry. Designs and develops RF circuitry used in high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers. . Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
- Bachelors degree in a related discipline with 8 years of professional experience.
- Experience with the application of electromagnetics and RF theories.
- Experience with RF board design and construction, including material selection.
-Experience with RF analysis tools, such as ADS, HFSS, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of analog circuits, design, and analysis, schematic capture and layout tools.
- Experience leading cross functional team and managing cost and schedule.
- Experience developing trade studies.
- Experience performing RF testing using VNA, RSA, Spectrum analyzers, etc.
- Ability to obtain and hold a DoD Secret Security clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.
- familiar with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, Digital Volt Meters, Vector Network Analyzers, etc.
- Experience with T/R Module and Antenna design.
- Experience guiding development of technology from design to production, including development of the necessary RF design artifacts.
-Experience developing requirements at assembly and subassembly level.
- Experience developing advanced technical ideas and presenting them effectively to internal and external customers.
- Experience leading and inspiring multidiscipline hardware development teams and managing cost and schedule.
-Experience with Antenna array Design.
- Experience with MS Office tools.
- Experience with Matlab, Test Eval
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00
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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 a related discipline
- Eight years of professional experience
- Experience applying electromagnetics and RF theories
- Experience with RF board design and construction, including material selection
- Experience with RF analysis tools such as ADS, HFSS, or equivalent
- Knowledge of analog circuits, design and analysis, schematic capture, and layout tools
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing cost and schedule
- Experience developing trade studies
- Experience performing RF testing using VNAs, RSAs, spectrum analyzers, or equivalent equipment
- Ability to obtain and hold a DoD Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Experience with T/R module and antenna design
- Experience guiding technology development from design to production and creating RF design artifacts
- Experience developing assembly- and subassembly-level requirements
- Experience presenting advanced technical ideas to internal and external customers
- Experience leading multidisciplinary hardware development teams and managing cost and schedule
- Experience with antenna array design
- Experience with Microsoft Office tools
- Experience with MATLAB and Test Eval
Lockheed Martin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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