RF Engineer, IPT Lead - Chelmsford, MA

Position: RF Engineer, Staff IPT Lead - Chelmsford, MA

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.

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

What You Will Be Doing

• Providing technical leadership to a cross‑functional engineering team.
• Leading the development and production of complex multi‑function microwave modules by managing cost and schedule.
• Working on complex technical problems and providing innovative solutions.
• Supporting technical reviews internally, with the customer and external stakeholders, and at supplier locations.
• Mentoring less experienced engineers on the team.
• Serving as the primary interface with Engineering & Technology Leadership and Program Management to ensure that the multi‑year phased program is on track.
• Leading and/or supporting internal and external customer meetings, IPT status, Technical Interchange Meetings, Technical Readiness Reviews, and critical program failure review boards, risk management, and mission success reviews.

Why Join Us

We are looking for a highly experienced RF Engineer with a strong background in RF engineering and experience leading the development of complex multi‑function modules. The role offers a continuous learning environment, strong career growth, and advancement opportunities. A government security investigation and clearance to access classified information are required.

Further Information About This Opportunity

Location:

Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Secret clearance. An interim Secret clearance is required at the start.

Basic Qualifications

• Postsecondary STEM degree with a minimum of 5+ years of experience.
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance with full investigation within the last 5 years.
• Experience designing or supporting the production of active RF modules, circuits, or systems.
• Experience validating and troubleshooting RF designs and resolving integration issues.
• Minimum of 1+ year technical multidisciplinary project leadership experience for highly complex hardware, electronics, RF, or mechanical projects with little oversight.
• Experience fostering close working relationships with associate IPT Leads, functional managers, and customer counterparts.

Desired Skills

• Advanced degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Relevant experience in the defense electronics industry and architecture development for RF systems.
• Experience leading or presenting at technical reviews and boards.
• Experience with RF microwave test equipment and microwave simulation tools.
• Prior experience with RF sensor or active module/subsystems development.
• Experience planning and leading technical solutions from proposal through development, qualification, verification, test, and transition to production.
• Experience leading failure analysis and review boards.

Security Clearance Statement

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. Citizen.

Other Important Information You Should Know

• Expression of Interest:
  By applying, you may be considered for other career opportunities that match your skills.
• Ability to Work Remotely: This role is onsite full‑time.
• Work Schedule:
  
  4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Holidays.

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.

Job Details

• Experience Level: Experienced Professional
• Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
• Relocation Available:
  Possible
• Career Area: RF Engineering
• Type:
  Full‑Time
• Shift: First

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