RF Hardware Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Fort Meade, MD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is participating in our External Referral Program. If you know somebody who may be a fit, click here to submit a referral. If your referral is hired, you'll receive a $3000 payment! This position may be eligible for a $25K sign on bonus for external hires! Cyber Software Engineer Princ. - DSP WHAT WE'RE DOING Lockheed Martin, Cyber & Intelligence invites you to step up to one of today’s most daunting challenges: the evolving threat of cyber warfare. As a cyber security professional at Lockheed Martin, you’ll protect the networks that our citizens and the world depend upon each minute. Here, you’ll work with cybersecurity experts on the forefront of threat protection and proactive prevention. In this fast-paced, real-world environment, you’ll draw on all your education and experience as well as the resources of Lockheed Martin to keep the threats at bay. THE WORK The GG RF Design Engineer is a critical role responsible for designing, installing, and testing RF systems, with a focus on SATCOM components and devices operating in various frequency bands, including but not limited to C-band, X-band, Ku-band, Ka-band, and Q/V-band. The successful candidate will be working on complex RF system design, installation, and test, and will be required to travel up to 15% worldwide. The RF Design Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our RF systems, from design to deployment, and will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure systems meet user requirements. WHO WE ARE The program performs the analysis, design, development, integration, test and deployment, securing, modernization, and operations and maintenance (O&M) and decommissioning activities of RF and optical capabilities. WHY JOIN US Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package. 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. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.
Hands‑on proficiency with Keysight PNA‑X, FieldFox, Spec‑A, RF signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and BER testers.
Experience developing preventive‑maintenance schedules, conducting equipment inspections, and authoring safety‑rule documentation.
Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of producing technical reports, engineering plans, and briefing packages for multi‑service audiences.
Proven problem‑solving record: troubleshooting complex RF hardware, analyzing data printouts, implementing corrective actions that improve performance and maintainability.
Leadership/mentoring ability: lead inspection teams, supervise maintenance activities, and train site personnel.
Ability to carry equipment, climb antennas, and rack hardware.
Knowledgeable of RF design, installation, and test, with a focus on SATCOM systems.
Travel up to 15% worldwide.
Possess all capabilities as defined by the GG Statement of work (SOW) Appendix B for the USG standard SE labor category level 2.
You must possess the requisite security clearance and polygraphs to apply to this position

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field.
Hands‑on proficiency with Keysight PNA‑X, FieldFox, Spec‑A, RF signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and BER testers.
Expertise in AutoCAD, Visio (or equivalent) for creating schematics, block diagrams, and layout drawings.
Strong ability to perform antenna‑pattern, G/T, and link‑budget analyses that incorporate rain‑fade, pointing‑error, and polarization‑mismatch considerations.
Knowledge of RF distribution, RF Switching, low power amplifiers, power supplies, and BITE solutions.
Programming/scripting skills in Python or VBA for instrument control, data acquisition, and API integration (e.g., automating PNA‑X measurements).
Experience developing preventive‑maintenance schedules, conducting equipment inspections, and authoring safety‑rule documentation; familiar with Air Force, Army, Navy, and joint maintenance management procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of producing technical reports, engineering plans, and briefing packages for multi‑service audiences.
Proven problem‑solving record: troubleshooting complex RF hardware, analyzing data printouts, and implementing corrective actions that improve performance and maintainability.
Leadership/mentoring ability: lead inspection teams, supervise maintenance activities, and train site personnel.
Commitment to continuous learning; staying current with emerging SATCOM technologies, standards, and communication techniques (ie. 5G, frequency reuse, etc.)
Equivalent Service‑Specific Career Fields: U.S. Navy – EM‑2 or EM‑6 (Electronic Technician – Satellite/Communications) – installation, test, and maintenance of satellite‑communications hardware. U.S. Marine Corps – 2421 (Satellite/Communications Systems Technician) – support of SATCOM and telemetry systems. U.S. Army – 25R (Signal Support Systems Specialist) – satellite‑terminal installation, testing, and sustainment. U.S. Coast Guard – 1810 (Electronics Technician – Communications) – maritime satellite communications maintenance. U.S. Space Force – 13S (Space Operations) – satellite communications and telemetry operations/upkeep. Civilian/DOE – Equivalent engineering or technical positions with documented SATCOM/telemetry experience – comparable duties and qualifications
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in troubleshooting complex RF systems.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement, with a focus on staying current with emerging trends and technologies in SATCOM.

Responsibilities

RF Design and Design, install, and test RF / SATCOM hardware (C‑, X‑, Ku‑, Ka‑, Q/V‑band) while accounting for atmospheric attenuation, ionospheric scintillation, rain‑fade, and polarization‑mismatch effects.
Conduct site surveys, climb antennas, rack and align hardware, and operate earth‑terminal control consoles to establish and maintain wide‑band and satellite communication links.
Perform preventive, scheduled, and corrective maintenance; troubleshoot on‑the‑spot malfunctions; apply anti‑jamming techniques and enforce safety/maintenance procedures.
Use Keysight PNA‑X, FieldFox, Spec‑A, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and BER testers to measure S‑parameters, P1dB, TOI, NF, phase‑noise, group‑delay, and perform non‑linear analysis (IMD, spectral regrowth).
Produce AutoCAD/Visio drawings, block diagrams, schematics, and technical design packages;
Prepare engineering plans, as‑built documentation, test reports, and maintenance records; coordinate with cross‑functional teams (system architects, PMs, test sites).
Travel up‑to 15 % worldwide to support installations, testing, and maintenance in remote or austere environments.