RF Engineer - Antenna; Level IV - Top Secret clearance

RF Engineer - Antenna (Level IV) – Top Secret clearance

Signed to Lockheed Martin Space, Littleton, CO.

We are seeking a Senior RF Engineer to lead the full lifecycle of antenna‑element hardware from concept, design, modeling/analysis, through system integration, test‑plan development, and component qualification.

• Lead end‑to‑end antenna‑element hardware development.
• Develop and analyze technical requirements, perform trade studies, and allocate functions to RF payloads and subsystems.
• Review supplier/factory data to ensure compliance with RF engineering requirements.
• Create and maintain documentation, specifications, and interface definitions for RF antenna components and subsystems.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, management, and peers to define system integration and test plans.

• Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) experience required.
• Deep knowledge of antenna element design and active electronically‑steerable arrays (AESAs).
• Knowledge of RF communications link‑budget analysis.
• Active Top Secret clearance; ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Degree in electrical engineering or a related STEM discipline (desired).
• Proficiency with development of specifications and interface definitions for RF antenna components.
• Experience with tools such as Agilent ADS, Ansys HFSS, AWR Microwave Office or similar.
• Experience with antenna design and analysis software including GRASP, HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, WIPL‑D, FEKO, etc.
• Experience designing antennas and/or feed networks such as reflectors, waveguide components, horns, helices, phased arrays, or electronically‑steered antennas.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, 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 for optimal consideration.

Salary range: $123,500 – $217,695 (excluding most major metropolitan areas); or $142,000 – $246,100 in major metropolitan areas. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.