RF Engineer, Staff, Grand Prairie TX

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors Degree or equivalent technical field experience with 5+ years professional experience in related field

5+ years of progressive experience in RF design, test, and integration, with a proven record of delivering HWIL or similar high fidelity test solutions.
Deep expertise operating and interpreting data from advanced RF test equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzer, mixed signal oscilloscopes).
Demonstrated experience integrating RF circuits at microwave frequencies, including LO distribution and frequency conversion architectures.
Active Secret Clearance

Job Description

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.

We are experiencing growth and looking for an RF Engineer to join our team in Grand Prairie, TX.

What You Will Be Doing

In this role, the Staff RF Engineer will support the development and production of complex multi-function modules used in challenging high reliability applications in all phases of the product life cycle.

The engineer will have the opportunity to design and develop circuits, modules, and sub-systems from initial concept through prototyping and full-rate production.

The engineer will work on complex technical problems and provide solutions which are innovative and ingenious.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Design, assemble, and troubleshoot analog/digital test rigs using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power analyzers.
Integrate sensor packages, RF subsystems, and power distribution units into the seeker architecture.
Interface firmware, real time operating systems (RTOS), and middleware with the seeker hardware.
Manage interface control documents (ICDs) and maintain requirements traceability across the program.
Lead cross functional teams, drive schedule and risk reviews, and report status to senior leadership.
Ensure test pedigree and traceability for two seekers that may fly in the demonstration flight test.
Mentor junior engineers and foster knowledge transfer throughout the integration effort.
Candidates must be willing and able to adjust work hours during major mission success test events, critical failure analysis, test readiness preparation, or when emergency situations demand work hours outside the traditional 9/80 schedule.

Why Join Us

High impact mission: Your work directly enables advanced seeker technology for next generation missile systems.
Cutting edge environment: Work with state of the art HWIL/Sensor HWIL facilities, RF subsystems, and real time embedded software.- Professional growth: Access to senior technical mentors, leadership development programs, and opportunities to expand into broader system engineering roles.
Collaborative culture: Join a diverse, inclusive team that values open communication, innovative problem solving, and continuous improvement.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. An Interim Secret Clearance is required to start.

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Desired Skills

Expertise with RF subsystem and hardware including antennas, transmitters, receivers, microwave component, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, advance electronic modules, amplifiers, mixers, switches, frequency generation circuits and/or frequency conversion circuit is desired.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to work remotely

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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