RF Engineer, Senior - Dallas, TX

Description: Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join our growing engineering team. MFC is a recognized designer, developer, and manufacturer of precision engagement aerospace and defense systems for the U.S. and allied militaries.

• Serve as a key technical contributor on one or more defense programs, supporting the design, development, analysis, and test of advanced RF systems and subsystems.
• Lead and contribute to the design, development, and implementation of RF and RADAR systems, including signal processing algorithm development and high‑fidelity simulation environments.
• Conduct RF simulation analysis, antenna test data analysis, and captive flight test performance data analysis to evaluate sensor and system performance.
• Develop and optimize signal processing algorithms for RF applications such as RADAR, wireless communications, and software‑defined radios (SDR).
• Use MATLAB, Python, and C++ for tool development, scripting, simulation, data analysis, and code review.
• Perform RF requirements analyses, execute trade studies, and provide data‑driven recommendations during design reviews.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional and multi‑company teams, interfacing with suppliers, partners, and customers to balance competing priorities.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, analysis packages, validation reports, and lessons‑learned documentation.
• Manage version‑controlled repositories (e.g., Git Lab), create merge requests, and document changes.
• Prepare status briefs for program leadership and partner contractors, highlighting analysis findings and risk items.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field from an accredited university;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in RF engineering or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • RF or microwave circuit design, test, and troubleshooting at the CCA level.
  • RF simulation at the system level (e.g., System Vue, AWR VSS), circuit level (e.g., ADS, Microwave Office), and/or full‑wave level (e.g., CST, HFSS).
  • RF sensor data analysis, signal processing, or RADAR systems engineering.
  • Digital signal processing (DSP) techniques for RF applications (RADAR, wireless communications, SDR).
  • EMI/EMC requirements development, E3 control plans, and MIL‑STD‑461/464 test execution.
• Must have experience with:
• Proficiency in MATLAB (tool development, scripting, simulation, and analysis).
• Understanding of antenna theory, RF front‑end architectures, signal and digital processing, and sensing modalities.
• Experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes).
• US citizenship; must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

• Defense or Aerospace industry experience; previous missile or defense program experience.
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences and work across multiple functions.
• Strong mathematics skills in complex arithmetic, linear algebra, and probability & statistics.
• Strong programming abilities in Python and/or C++; familiarity with data handling libraries (Num Py, pandas, etc.).
• Hardware prototyping experience with software‑defined radios (e.g., Ettus USRP) or RADAR systems.
• Experience developing real‑time signal processing algorithms in programmable logic (Simulink, HDL Coder, System Generator, Model Composer).
• Understanding of RFSoC architectures and embedded systems targeting.
• Experience with hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HWIL) test setups and exposure to flight, HWIL, and high‑fidelity simulation data environments.
• Experience with version control tools (Git Lab branching, CI/CD, merge request workflows).
• Familiarity with algorithm design including CFAR/detection, False Alarm Rate, waveform/PRF selection, Kalman filters, and optimization.
• Experience with compact ranges (anechoic/RF chambers) and RF testing.
• Knowledge of RF circuit design impairments and fixed‑point data types.
• Proactive problem solver with a detail‑oriented and growth mindset.
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.

Location:

Dallas, Texas.

Security Clearance:
DoD Secret clearance required (or ability to obtain).

Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.