RF Engineer Grand Prairie TX

Job Overview

Lockheed Martin is hiring a Staff RF Engineer to join the Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) organization in Grand Prairie, TX. The engineer will support the development and production of multi‑function modules used in high‑reliability applications throughout the product life cycle.

• Support design and development of circuits, modules, and sub‑systems from initial concept through prototyping and full‑rate production.
• Design, assemble, and troubleshoot analog/digital test rigs using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power analyzers.
• Integrate sensor packages, RF subsystems, and power distribution units into the seeker architecture.
• Interface firmware, real‑time operating systems (RTOS), and middleware with the seeker hardware.
• Manage interface control documents (ICDs) and maintain requirements traceability across the program.
• Lead cross‑functional teams, drive schedule and risk reviews, and report status to senior leadership.
• Ensure test pedigree and traceability for seekers that may fly in demonstration flight tests.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster knowledge transfer throughout the integration effort.
• Adjust work hours during major mission success test events, critical failure analysis, test readiness preparation, or emergency situations outside the traditional 9/80 schedule.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical field experience with 5+ years professional experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in RF design, test, and integration, with a proven record of delivering HWIL or similar high‑fidelity test solutions.
• Deep expertise operating and interpreting data from advanced RF test equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzer, mixed‑signal oscilloscopes).
• Demonstrated experience integrating RF circuits at microwave frequencies, including LO distribution and frequency conversion architectures.
• Active Secret clearance.

• Expertise with RF subsystem and hardware including antennas, transmitters, receivers, microwave components, low‑noise amplifiers, high‑power amplifiers, advanced electronic modules, mixers, switches, and frequency generation or conversion circuits.

Secret clearance is required. The selected candidate must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

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