RF Hardware Engineer

RF Hardware Engineer

Position within the External Referral Program. Eligible for a $25,000 sign‑on bonus for external hires.

• Design, install, and test RF/SATCOM hardware across C‑, X‑, Ku‑, Ka‑, and Q/V‑band frequencies, accounting for atmospheric attenuation, ionospheric scintillation, rain‑fade, and polarization‑mismatch effects.
• Conduct site surveys, climb antennas, rack and align hardware, and operate earth‑terminal control consoles to establish and maintain wide‑band and satellite communication links.
• Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance; troubleshoot on‑the‑spot malfunctions; apply anti‑jamming techniques and enforce safety and maintenance procedures.
• Use Keysight PNA‑X, Field Fox, Spec‑A, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and BER testers to measure S‑parameters, P1dB, TOI, NF, phase‑noise, group‑delay, and perform non‑linear analysis (IMD, spectral regrowth).
• Produce AutoCAD and Visio drawings, block diagrams, schematics, and technical design packages.
• Prepare engineering plans, as‑built documentation, test reports, and maintenance records; coordinate with cross‑functional teams (system architects, PMs, test sites).
• Travel up to 15% worldwide to support installations, testing, and maintenance in remote or austere environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with seven (7) years or more of professional experience. An additional five (5) years of experience can be substituted for a degree.
• Hands‑on proficiency with Keysight PNA‑X, Field Fox, Spec‑A, RF signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and BER testers.
• Experience developing preventive‑maintenance schedules, conducting equipment inspections, and authoring safety‑rule documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of producing technical reports, engineering plans, and briefing packages for multi‑service audiences.
• Proven problem‑solving record: troubleshooting complex RF hardware, analyzing data printouts, implementing corrective actions that improve performance and maintainability.
• Leadership and mentoring ability: lead inspection teams, supervise maintenance activities, and train site personnel.
• Ability to carry equipment, climb antennas, and rack hardware.
• Knowledgeable of RF design, installation, and test, with a focus on SATCOM systems.
• Travel up to 15% worldwide.
• Possess all capabilities as defined by the GG Statement of Work (SOW) Appendix B for the USG standard HWE labor category level 2.

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Expertise in AutoCAD and Visio (or equivalent) for creating schematics, block diagrams, and layout drawings.
• Strong ability to perform antenna‑pattern, G/T, and link‑budget analyses that incorporate rain‑fade, pointing‑error, and polarization‑mismatch considerations.
• Knowledge of RF distribution, RF switching, low‑power amplifiers, power supplies, and BITE solutions.
• Programming and scripting skills in Python or VBA for instrument control, data acquisition, and API integration (e.g., automating PNA‑X measurements).
• Experience developing preventive‑maintenance schedules, conducting equipment inspections, and authoring safety‑rule documentation; familiar with Air Force, Army, Navy, and joint maintenance management procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of producing technical reports, engineering plans, and briefing packages for multi‑service audiences.
• Proven problem‑solving record: troubleshooting complex RF hardware, analyzing data printouts, and implementing corrective actions that improve performance and maintainability.
• Leadership and mentoring ability: lead inspection teams, supervise maintenance activities, and train site personnel.
• Commitment to continuous learning; staying current with emerging SATCOM technologies, standards, and communication techniques (e.g., 5G, frequency reuse).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with experience troubleshooting complex RF systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement, focusing on staying current with emerging trends and technologies in SATCOM.

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