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

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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, in-vest, 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 work-force 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 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. #NSSGS #SpaceRF

Requirements

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 analyzing and verifying technical requirements/functions for engineering systems
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; US citizenship required

Nice To Haves

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 (Advanced Design System), Ansys HFSS (High Frequency Structure Simulator), AWR Microwave Office, or similar tool packages.
Experience with antenna design and analysis tools such as GRASP (General Responsibility Assignment Software Patterns), 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