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RF Engineer - Experienced in Design and Testing
$101,000 - 178,135
S Broadway 3765, Englewood
$101,000 - 178,135
Requirements
Must:
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Description
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.
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