Senior RF Engineer (Level III)
Lockheed Martin· Defense· Aug 21, 2026 · 2mo agoPosted 67 days ago
Littleton, CO
Hybrid
Full-time
Senior
$137K–$186K est.
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Location: Littleton, CO
Work Schedule: 9x80
Position type: Full-time onsite (this is not a hybrid position)
LM Space is seeking an RF Engineer to join our team in designing, developing, and testing Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for various aerospace and defense applications. This role will involve hands-on testing and troubleshooting of RF systems, using a range of equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing RF circuits and systems, as well as integrating them with other EGSE components, such as digital signal processing and software-defined radio systems.
In this position you will play a key role in ensuring the development of high-quality EGSE systems, and will be responsible for:
• Designing and developing RF circuits and systems, including amplifiers, filters, and antennas
• Performing hands-on testing and troubleshooting of RF systems using a range of equipment including: Spectrum analyzers to measure and analyze RF signals, Signal generators to generate RF signals for testing, Oscilloscopes to measure and analyze RF waveforms, and Network analyzers to measure and analyze RF network parameters
• Developing and implementing test procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with requirements and industry standards
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate RF systems with other EGSE components
• Designing and developing software-defined radio (SDR) systems and interfaces, including waveform development and testing
• Troubleshooting and debugging RF system issues, using a range of tools and techniques
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Standard Job Description:
Architects and designs Radio Frequency systems and circuitry. Designs and develops RF circuitry used in high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers. Responsible for hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test. Prepares test methods and specifications; analyzes and tests RF hardware to verify performance characteristics. Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during the deliverable assembly and test phase. In addition, develops RF System/Subsystem Architectures consisting of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment. Performs link analysis and optimization, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources. Develops and allocates RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements. Identifies and tracks RF technical performance measurements (TPMs). Performs RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis. Supports Life Cycle Costs, reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis.
Basic Qualifications
• Knowledge of RF circuit design, including amplifiers, filters, and/or components
• Experience with RF test and measurement equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and/or oscilloscopes
• Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance; US citizenship required
Desired Skills
• Experience with Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) systems and applications
• Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems, such as Git
• Experience with software-defined radio (SDR) systems and interfaces, including waveform development and testing
• Experience with phases of product lifecycle (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, and TRR)
• Using tools such as Agilent ADS (Advanced Design System), Ansys HFSS (High Frequency Structure Simulator), AWR Microwave Office, or similar tool packages.
• Certification and training as Certified Principal Engineer (CPE), Responsible Engineer, or equivalent
• RF and/or digital payload test measurement techniques
• Architecture, integration, and test of Electronically Steerable Arrays (ESA), Radar Systems, RF and/or digital payloads, Telemetry Tracking & Command (TT&C), or missile communications subsystems.
• Development of Analog/Digital interfaces
• Designing active components, such as Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) , hybrids, Linearized Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers (LTWTAs), Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs), Oscillators, frequency converters, etc.
• Experience in managing research or design projects
• EGSE Design experience
• Automation Framework experience
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
• Active TS/SCI clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00
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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.
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