Sr RF Engineer - Dallas,TX

Qualifications

• 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
  • 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)
• Must be a US Citizen; must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance

• Leading and contributing to the design, development, and implementation of RF and RADAR systems, including signal processing algorithm development and high‑fidelity simulation environments
• Conducting RF simulation analysis, antenna test data analysis, and captive flight test performance data analysis to evaluate sensor and system performance
• Developing and optimizing signal processing algorithms for RF applications such as RADAR, wireless communications, and software‑defined radios (SDR)
• Using MATLAB, Python, and C++ for tool development, scripting, simulation, data analysis, and code review
• Performing RF requirements analyses, executing trade studies, and providing data‑driven recommendations during design reviews
• Collaborating with cross‑functional and multi‑company teams, interfacing with suppliers, partners, and customers to balance competing priorities
• Developing and maintaining technical documentation, analysis packages, validation reports, and lessons‑learned documentation
• Managing version‑controlled repositories (e.g., Git Lab), creating merge requests, and documenting changes
• Preparing status briefs for program leadership and partner contractors, highlighting analysis findings and risk items

Candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• 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; aptitude for learning on the job
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance

Dallas, Texas.

Onsite full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.