RF Engineer, Senior Staff (Level V) - TS/SCI required

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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, invest, 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 workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
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We are seeking a highly motivated and adaptable RF Engineers with team lead level experience to join our dynamic, fast-paced organization. As an RF Engineer, Senior Staff, you will take on technically complex and rewarding challenges that span multiple engineering domains. You’ll lead a geographically distributed team of talented engineers, applying your broad technical expertise and deep proficiency in RF modeling, simulation, and test to drive innovative solutions forward.
As a key member of our Analysis and Test Team, you'll have access to cutting-edge modeling software and advanced hardware platforms. Ideal candidates bring a multidisciplinary background, excel in rapidly acquiring new technical skills, and are passionate about improving workflow efficiency through continuous innovation.
Primary Responsibilities •Lead and mentor a high-performing RF engineering team across multiple locations • Drive technical efforts across modeling, simulation, design, and testing activities • Leverage advanced tools to solve RF-centric challenges with creativity and precision • Synthesize and present complex data sets for actionable engineering insights Desired skills • Experience with COTS/GOTS CEM tools such as Ansys HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, FEKO, etc. • Expertise in antenna design, modeling, and performance analysis • Skilled in processing large RF data sets, including filtering and visualization for decision-making • Familiarity with RF lab test equipment (e.g., signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, oscilloscopes) • Competence in RF chain analysis and link budget development • Background in digital signal processing (DSP), with a focus on RF applications • Proficiency with Git and related tools (e.g., GitLab) for collaborative and complex code management workflows • Python programming experience, particularly for data analysis, automation, or RF modeling • Experience using Systems Tool Kit (STK) for RF scenario modeling, including analysis of sensor coverage, signal availability, and link budgets
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