RF Engineer- Grand Prairie, TX

Position: Staff RF Engineer- Grand Prairie, TX
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Job Description *
* Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.

** What You Will Be Doing*
* The Staff RF Engineer will serve as a recognized subject matter expert and technical leader, providing architectural guidance and strategic direction for RF systems and subsystems across the MFC portfolio. Responsibilities may include:

- Defining and driving RF system architecture decisions, establishing technical roadmaps, and ensuring alignment with program and enterprise-level objectives

- Serving as the technical authority for RF design, analysis, and test across multiple programs, providing independent review and approval of critical technical artifacts

- Leading complex trade studies, risk assessments, and root-cause investigations for RF system performance issues, driving resolution across engineering disciplines

- Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level RF engineers, conducting technical training, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence

- Leading or contributing to proposal efforts, including technical volume writing, basis of estimate development, and competitive strategy for RF-related scope

- Representing RF Engineering in customer-facing engagements, design reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and program milestone reviews

- Driving innovation through advanced research and development initiatives, evaluating emerging RF technologies, and transitioning IRAD results into program applications

- Establishing and enforcing RF design standards, best practices, and lessons learned across the organization

- Collaborating with program management, systems engineering, and cross-functional leadership to align RF technical execution with cost, schedule, and performance commitments

- Authoring and reviewing technical publications, patent disclosures, and white papers to advance the state of the art in RF engineering

This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of RF engineering capabilities at Lockheed Martin and to have a significant impact across the MFC enterprise.

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

Architects and designs Radio Frequency systems and circuitry. Designs and develops RF circuitry used in high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers. Responsible for hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test. Prepares test methods and specifications; analyzes and tests RF hardware to verify performance characteristics. Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during the deliverable assembly and test phase.

In addition, develops RF System/Subsystem Architectures consisting of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment. Performs link analysis and optimization, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources. Develops and allocates RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements. Identifies and tracks RF technical performance measurements (TPMs). Performs RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis.

Supports Life Cycle Costs, reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis.

** Basic Qualifications*
* - Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field from an accredited university;
Master's degree or PhD preferred

- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in RF engineering or a related discipline

- Deep expertise in one or more RF engineering domains, including:

- RF/microwave circuit and subsystem design, from concept through production

- RF system architecture development and requirements decomposition

- Advanced simulation and modeling at system, circuit, and full-wave levels (e.g., System Vue, ADS, HFSS, CST, Microwave Office)

- RADAR and/or communication system design, including signal processing, waveform design, and link budget analysis

- EMI/EMC design, analysis, and test to MIL-STD-461/464 and system-level E3 requirements

- Expert-level proficiency in MATLAB for simulation, analysis, tool development, and algorithm prototyping

- Comprehensive understanding of antenna theory, RF front-end architectures, signal and digital processing chains, and multi-mode sensing systems

- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and influence technical direction across organizational boundaries

- Experience with proposal development including technical volume authoring, basis of estimate, and competitive technical…