Leading or contributing to proposal efforts, including technical volume writing, basis of estimate development, and competitive strategy for RF-related scope
Representing RF Engineering in customer-facing engagements, design reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and program milestone reviews
Driving innovation through advanced research and development initiatives, evaluating emerging RF technologies, and transitioning IRAD results into program applications
Establishing and enforcing RF design standards, best practices, and lessons learned across the organization
Collaborating with program management, systems engineering, and cross-functional leadership to align RF technical execution with cost, schedule, and performance commitments
Authoring and reviewing technical publications, patent disclosures, and white papers to advance the state of the art in RF engineering
This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of RF engineering capabilities at Lockheed Martin and to have a significant impact across the MFC enterprise.
Candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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Further Information About This Opportunity
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Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field from an accredited university; Master’s degree or PhD preferred
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in RF engineering or a related discipline
Deep expertise in one or more RF engineering domains, including
RF/microwave circuit and subsystem design, from concept through production
RF system architecture development and requirements decomposition
Advanced simulation and modeling at system, circuit, and full-wave levels (e.g., SystemVue, ADS, HFSS, CST, Microwave Office)
RADAR and/or communication system design, including signal processing, waveform design, and link budget analysis
EMI/EMC design, analysis, and test to MIL-STD-461/464 and system-level E3 requirements
Must have the following
Comprehensive understanding of antenna theory, RF front-end architectures, signal and digital processing chains, and multi-mode sensing systems
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and influence technical direction across organizational boundaries
Experience with proposal development including technical volume authoring, basis of estimate, and competitive technical strategy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to present complex RF concepts to executive leadership, customers, and non-technical audiences
Experience with RF test equipment, laboratory operations, and production support at the system and subsystem level
Must be a US Citizen; must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance
Desired Skills
PhD in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field
Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance
Proficiency in MATLAB for simulation, analysis, tool development, and algorithm prototyping
Recognized subject matter expert within the defense/aerospace RF community; reputation for technical excellence
Experience as a technical lead, IPT lead, or chief engineer on a major defense program
Experience with IRAD/R&D program management and technology maturation from concept through TRL advancement
Deep knowledge of RF system-of-systems architectures and multi-domain integration (e.g., EW, SIGINT, communications, RADAR)
Experience with real-time embedded RF signal processing on RFSoC, FPGA, or GPU platforms
Expertise in advanced algorithm design: adaptive beamforming, STAP, cognitive radar, machine learning for RF applications
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) and system integration test environments at the weapon system level
Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle, milestone reviews, and technical baseline management
Experience establishing engineering processes, standards, and tools that improve organizational capability and efficiency
Demonstrated history of cross-program knowledge transfer and technical community leadership (e.g., Engineering Technical Council, Communities of Practice)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120600.00 - $224000.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
