Sr RF Engineer - Dallas,TX

Senior RF Engineer – Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company.

• 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.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related STEM field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in RF engineering or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following: RF or microwave circuit design, test and troubleshooting at CCA level; RF simulation at system, circuit, or full‑wave levels; RF sensor data analysis, signal processing, or RADAR systems engineering; digital signal processing techniques for RF; EMI/EMC requirements development and MIL‑STD test execution.
• Proficiency in MATLAB for tool development, scripting, simulation, and analysis.
• Understanding of antenna theory, RF front‑end architectures, signal/digital processing, and sensing modalities.
• Experience with RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and oscilloscopes.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

• Defense or Aerospace industry experience, missile or defense program exposure.
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey technical information across functions.
• Strong mathematics skills in complex arithmetic, linear algebra, and probability & statistics.
• Strong programming abilities in Python and/or C++; familiarity with 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, etc.).
• 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 CI/CD, merge requests).
• Familiarity with algorithm design including CFAR detection, False Alarm Rate, waveform/PRF selection, Kalman filters, and optimization.
• Experience with compact ranges (anechoic chambers) and RF testing.
• Knowledge of RF circuit design impairments and fixed‑point data types.
• Proactive problem solver with detail‑oriented mindset.
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.

Position requires a government security clearance. Must be a US Citizen and obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

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