RF Engineer - Antenna; Level II - Top Secret clearance

Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

We’re creating future‑ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that’s built for you.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an RF Engineer to join our team in Littleton, CO. The successful candidate will support the full lifecycle of antenna‑element hardware from concept, design, modeling/analysis, through system integration, test‑plan development, and component qualification. Bring your expertise in antenna element design and active electronically‑steerable arrays (AESAs) to this role.

• Experience with RF Antenna Design
• Ability to develop and analyze technical requirements
• Experience analyzing and verifying technical requirements/functions for engineering systems
• Experience reviewing supplier/factory data results to show compliance to RF engineering requirements
• Active Top Secret clearance; must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI; US citizenship required

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Degree in electrical engineering or other STEM related degree/certification
• Knowledge of RF communications systems link budget analysis
• Proficiency with the development of specifications and interface definitions for RF antenna components and subsystems
• Experience with antenna design and analysis tools such as GRASP, HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, WIPL‑D, FEKO, or similar tool packages
• Experience designing antennas such as reflectors, horns, helices, phased arrays or electronically steered antennas (ESAs), patches, or similar hardware
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, suppliers, management, and peers
• Excellent problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills

Onsite full‑time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility in Littleton, CO.

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5–30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.