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 for our Dallas, TX location.
We are seeking an early-career RF Engineer to join our Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Center of Excellence (COE) team in Dallas. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, calibrating, troubleshooting, operating and maintaining advanced RF HWIL systems, subsystems, and components. Additionally, they will design RF circuits, perform signal integrity measurements, analyze real-time simulation output, and manage the repair and replacement of RF subsystem components. You will work under senior staff to operate, calibrate, and maintain RF HWIL test systems while gaining hands on experience in RF circuit design and signal integrity testing.
What You Will Be DoingKey Responsibilities:
• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on HWIL subsystems (couplers, attenuators, phase shifters, mixers, filters, isolators, etc.).
• Assist senior engineers in the design and layout of basic RF circuits such as up converters, down converters, and local oscillator distribution networks.
• Conduct signal integrity measurements using vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Support analysis of real time, closed loop HWIL simulation output; perform quick look data reduction and report any performance anomalies.
• Help coordinate repair or replacement of faulty RF components, maintaining an inventory of spare parts.
• Participate in weekly technical reviews and contribute observations for continuous improvement.
Why Join UsWe 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.Basic Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Foundational knowledge of RF/Electrical design, test equipment operation, and basic troubleshooting techniques.
• Hands on experience (coursework, labs, internships, or projects) with network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, or similar RF test equipment.
• Interim Secret Security Clearance is needed to start, therefore you must be a US Citizen.
Desired Skills:• Exposure to real time, closed loop RF HWIL simulators (e.g., academic projects, university labs).
• Familiarity with configuration and data management tools for hardware/software.
• Introductory experience with GPS simulators (e.g., Spirent) or other signal generators.
• Basic Linux command line skills (navigation, scripting).
**Active Secret Clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should KnowExpression of Interest: 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.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: RF Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
