RF Engineer - Dallas, TX

Lockheed Martin • Grand Prairie, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is seeking an RF Engineer to join our growing engineering team. MFC is a recognized designer, developer, and manufacturer of precision engagement aerospace and defense systems for the U.S. and allied militaries. This role offers an excellent working environment with a mix of cutting-edge design, hands-on laboratory testing, and product development. You will work with and learn from industry-leading RF and microwave design professionals in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. The RF Engineer will support the design, analysis, test, and manufacturing of RF systems and subsystems used in challenging, high-reliability defense applications. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced RF and microwave design professionals and gain exposure to cutting-edge defense technology. Strong career growth and advancement opportunities are available. Candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field from an accredited university
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in RF engineering or a related discipline
• Coursework or professional familiarity with electromagnetics, RF, and/or microwave engineering
• Proficiency with MATLAB (intermediate level or above)
• Experience with or knowledge of RF/microwave test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, RF power meters, signal generators)
• Experience with signal processing concepts, simulation frameworks, or radar systems
• Familiarity with software development tools and languages (e.g., C/C++)
• Must be a US Citizen; must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Related RF/microwave internship or early career experience in design, analysis, or test
• Effective communication and teamwork skills; ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Experience with RF/microwave circuit simulation or 3D electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, CST)
• Familiarity with RADAR signal processing techniques and passive RF sensor performance modeling
• Experience troubleshooting designs and resolving integration issues
• Familiarity with reviewing and interpreting technical documentation such as specifications, schematic diagrams, and test data
• Experience with version control tools (e.g., Git/GitLab) and project tracking tools (e.g., JIRA)
• Knowledge of missile systems or SWAPC-constrained system environments
• Demonstrated academic or professional achievement in RF engineering
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Performing analysis and troubleshooting of RF circuits and modules, including amplifiers, mixers, switches, frequency generation circuits, and frequency conversion circuits
• Conducting RF requirements analyses and executing trade studies to optimize system performance
• Analyzing test data, including signal post-processing, visualization, and comparison with modeled data
• Using computing tools such as MATLAB for simulation, modeling, and data analysis
• Developing and optimizing signal processing algorithms to enhance RF and RADAR system performance
• Providing technical support to manufacturing operations to resolve assembly and test issues
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, systems engineers, circuit design engineers, and manufacturing support personnel
• Creating and maintaining simulation environments for performance evaluation and software validation

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level