Sr RF Engineer - Dallas,TX

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join its growing engineering team. The role involves cutting‑edge design, laboratory testing, and product development of precision engagement systems.

• Serve as a key technical contributor on defense programs, supporting 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.
• 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.

• Degree:
  Bachelor of Science 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 techniques for RF applications (RADAR, wireless communications, SDR).
  • EMI/EMC requirements development, E3 control plans, and MIL‑STD‑461/464 test execution.
• 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 such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and oscilloscopes.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain or hold a DoD Secret security clearance.

• Defense or Aerospace industry experience; previous missile or defense program experience.
• Advanced degree (MS or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering or a 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 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; aptitude for learning on the job.
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.

This position requires a government security clearance. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and must be able to obtain or hold a DoD Secret clearance.

Flexible scheduling options and focus on work‑life balance are provided. The role is on‑site in Dallas, Texas.

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