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Salary: $101,000 - 178,135 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Understanding of RF/microwave design concepts, including transmission lines, waveguides, impedance matching, and antenna basics.
• Experience with RF testing equipment (spectrum analyzer, VNA, signal generator, power meter).
• Familiarity with satellite communications or space RF payload development.
• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (preferred).
• Over 2 years of experience in space RF system design, analysis, or testing (preferred).
• Proficiency in RF simulation software such as HFSS, ADS, CST, MATLAB, or Simulink.
• Experience with Earth-Space Antennas (ESAs), phased arrays, reflectors, or electronically steered antennas.
• Knowledge of communication system design, modulation schemes, coding, and link budgets.
• Basic understanding of radiation, thermal, and reliability constraints for space-qualified hardware.
• Practical experience with antenna testing in anechoic chambers.
• Strong verbal communication skills to relay technical concepts to leadership and clients.

• Design, model, and analyze RF systems for space applications, including Earth-Space Antennas (ESAs), phased array antennas, transponders, transmitters, and receivers.
• Conduct link budget analyses for Earth-to-Space, Space-to-Earth, and inter-satellite communications.
• Assist with RF payload architecture evaluations, focusing on optimizations for power, bandwidth, gain, and coverage.
• Develop and validate RF hardware performance utilizing simulation tools (HFSS, ADS, CST, MATLAB) and laboratory/field testing devices (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, anechoic chamber measurements).
• Work alongside antenna engineering teams to design, test, and integrate reflector and phased-array antennas.
• Define and verify requirements to ensure adherence to mission performance benchmarks, environmental standards, and radiation conditions.
• Document technical findings and present results during internal design reviews and to external stakeholders.

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At Lockheed Martin, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of Strategic Weapon Systems, where our dedicated team is committed to making a significant impact globally. We encourage our employees to dream big and deliver exceptional products that tackle some of the most challenging engineering problems. As we seek a passionate RF Engineer, you will directly support the advancement of radio frequency systems for our nations defense and space-based operations. By joining us, youll work in a supportive environment with flexible schedules and a range of benefits including health care, educational assistance, and generous paid time off. We invite you to be a part of our mission to foster innovation and improve lives around the world.

last updated 1 week of 2026

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