RF Engineer, Sr - Grand Prairie, TX

Lockheed Martin•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Dallas, TX. 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 (preferably with an RF Focus) and 3+ years of relevant experience.
Experience with X-band & Ka-band RF sub-assemblies
RF Troubleshooting experience including root cause investigations
Model-Based Systems Engineering experience, specifically for RF Subsystems
Experience with RF test equipment (benchtop & automated)
Experience in RF test requirements
Must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance, therefore you must be a US Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field, preferably with an RF Focus
Defense or Aerospace industry experience; previous missile or defense program experience
Control Account Manager (CAM) experience for program execution
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences and work across multiple functions
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)
Experience with LabView and Test Equipment Software Development
Proactive problem solver with a detail-oriented and growth mindset; aptitude for learning on the job

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