Senior RF Engineer - Antenna (Level IV) - TS/SCI clearance

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Littleton, CO

51d•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 electronicallyâsteerable arrays (AESAs). The successful candidate will lead the full lifecycle of antennaâelement hardware from concept, design, modeling/analysis, through system integration, testâplan development, and component qualification. This position is contingent upon contract award to Lockheed Martin. Estimated award date is around March 2026. Any job offers extended to selected candidates will include a contingency clause stating that the offer is contingent on Lockheed Martin securing the contract.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance
Degree in electrical engineering or other STEM related degree/certification
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.

Nice To Haves

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