RF Engineer - Antenna; Level III - Top Secret clearance

RF Engineer - Antenna (Level III) - Top Secret clearance

Location:

Littleton, CO

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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. Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join our team in Littleton, CO.

We are looking for an experienced RF Engineer who holds Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) experience and has deep knowledge of antenna element design and active electronically‑steerable arrays (AESAs). The successful candidate will lead the full lifecycle of antenna‑element hardware from concept, design, modeling/analysis, through system integration, test‑plan development, and component qualification.

Lead the full lifecycle of antenna‑element hardware from concept, design, modeling/analysis, through system integration, test‑plan development, and component qualification.

• Knowledge of Antennas or Electronically Steerable Antennas (ESA)
• Ability to develop and analyze technical requirements, performing trade studies, and allocating functions down to RF payloads, subsystems and/or components
• Experience reviewing supplier/factory data results to show compliance to RF engineering requirements
• Knowledge of RF communications systems link budget analysis
• Active Top Secret clearance; must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance; ship required

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Degree in electrical engineering or other STEM related degree/certification
• Proficiency with the development of specifications and interface definitions for RF antenna component and subsystems
• Experience using tools such as Agilent ADS, Ansys HFSS, AWR Microwave Office, or similar tool packages
• Experience with antenna design and analysis tools such as GRASP, HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, WIPL-D, FEKO, or similar tool packages
• Experience designing antennas and/or feed networks such as reflectors, waveguide components, 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

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 to receive optimal consideration.

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. If this match is identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from a standard 40 hours over a five‑day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time Off benefits.

Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $101,000‑$178,135. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.

Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations…