Sr RF Engineer - Dallas, TX

Lockheed Martin•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a Senior 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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field from an accredited university
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in RF engineering or a related discipline
Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: RF or microwave circuit design, test, and troubleshooting at the CCA level; RF simulation at the system level (e.g., SystemVue, AWR VSS), circuit level (e.g., ADS, Microwave Office), and/or full-wave level (e.g., CST, HFSS); RF sensor data analysis, signal processing, or RADAR systems engineering; Digital signal processing (DSP) techniques for RF applications (RADAR, wireless communications, SDR); EMI/EMC requirements development, E3 control plans, and MIL-STD-461/464 test execution
Proficiency in MATLAB (tool development, scripting, simulation, and analysis)
Understanding of antenna theory, RF front-end architectures, signal and digital processing, and sensing modalities
Experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes)
Must be a US Citizen
Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Defense or Aerospace industry experience; previous missile or defense program experience
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences and work across multiple functions
Strong mathematics skills in complex arithmetic, linear algebra, and probability & statistics
Strong programming abilities in Python and/or C++; familiarity with data handling libraries (NumPy, pandas, etc.)
Hardware prototyping experience with software defined radios (e.g., Ettus USRP) or RADAR systems
Experience developing real-time signal processing algorithms in programmable logic (Simulink, HDL Coder, System Generator, Model Composer)
Understanding of RFSoC architectures and embedded systems targeting
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) test setups and exposure to flight, HWIL, and high-fidelity simulation data environments
Experience with version control tools (GitLab branching, CI/CD, merge request workflows)
Familiarity with algorithm design including CFAR/detection, False Alarm Rate, waveform/PRF selection, Kalman filters, and optimization
Experience with compact ranges (anechoic/RF chambers) and RF testing
Knowledge of RF circuit design impairments and fixed-point data types
Proactive problem solver with a detail-oriented and growth mindset; aptitude for learning on the job
Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Leading and contributing to the design, development, and implementation of RF and RADAR systems, including signal processing algorithm development and high-fidelity simulation environments
Conducting RF simulation analysis, antenna test data analysis, and captive flight test performance data analysis to evaluate sensor and system performance
Developing and optimizing signal processing algorithms for RF applications such as RADAR, wireless communications, and software defined radios (SDR)
Using MATLAB, Python, and C++ for tool development, scripting, simulation, data analysis, and code review
Performing RF requirements analyses, executing trade studies, and providing data-driven recommendations during design reviews
Collaborating with cross-functional and multi-company teams, interfacing with suppliers, partners, and customers to balance competing priorities
Developing and maintaining technical documentation, analysis packages, validation reports, and lessons-learned documentation
Managing version-controlled repositories (e.g., GitLab), creating merge requests, and documenting changes
Preparing status briefs for program leadership and partner contractors, highlighting analysis findings and risk items