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RF and Payloads Engineer
$101,000 - 201,365
Lockheed Martin Corporation
West Main Street 2436, Littleton
$101,000 - 201,365
Requirements
Must:
- Bachelors degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Proficient understanding of RF/microwave design concepts, including transmission lines, waveguides, impedance matching, and antenna principles.
- Practical experience with RF testing equipment, such as spectrum analyzers, VNAs, signal generators, and power meters.
- Familiarity with satellite communication systems or space-related RF payload development.
- Active Top Secret clearance with capability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- 2+ years of experience in the design, analysis, or testing of space RF systems is preferred.
- Skilled 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, including modulation techniques, coding, and link budgets.
- Awareness of radiation, thermal, and reliability requirements for space-qualified equipment.
- Hands-on experience with antenna assessments in anechoic chambers.
- Strong verbal communication skills to articulate technical ideas to leadership and clients.
Responsibilities
- Design, model, and assess space RF systems, including Earth-Space Antennas (ESAs), phased array antennas, transponders, transmitters, and receivers.
- Conduct link budget assessments for Earth-to-Space, Space-to-Earth, and inter-satellite communications.
- Assist with RF payload architectural evaluations, focusing on power, bandwidth, gain, and coverage enhancements.
- Develop and validate RF hardware performance utilizing simulation tools (HFSS, ADS, CST, MATLAB) and laboratory/field testing equipment (spectrum analyzers, VNAs, anechoic chamber measurements).
- Collaborate with antenna engineers on the design, testing, and integration of reflector and phased array antennas.
- Define and confirm requirements for compliance with mission objectives, environmental factors, and radiation limits.
- Document and present technical findings during internal design reviews and discussions with external stakeholders.
Description
At Lockheed Martin, we are at the forefront of Strategic Weapon Systems, working tirelessly to make a meaningful impact in global defense. Our dedicated teams leverage their diverse expertise to create innovative solutions for some of the most challenging engineering problems. We cultivate a work environment that encourages our employees to dream big and excel in their performances. We are looking for a passionate RF Engineer to contribute to the design and integration of sophisticated radio frequency systems for space applications, ensuring secure and dependable mission success. We offer competitive pay, flexible work schedules, and comprehensive benefits to support our employees professional and personal lives.
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