Staff RF Engineer- Grand Prairie, TX

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.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a Staff RF Engineer to serve as a technical authority and thought leader within our RF Engineering organization. MFC is a recognized designer, developer, and manufacturer of precision engagement aerospace and defense systems for the U.S. and allied militaries. This role is suited for an experienced RF professional who can drive technical strategy, mentor junior engineers, and shape the direction of RF capabilities across multiple programs.

What You Will Be Doing

The Staff RF Engineer will serve as a recognized subject matter expert and technical leader, providing architectural guidance and strategic direction for RF systems and subsystems across the MFC portfolio. Responsibilities may include:

• Defining and driving RF system architecture decisions, establishing technical roadmaps, and ensuring alignment with program and enterprise-level objectives

• Serving as the technical authority for RF design, analysis, and test across multiple programs, providing independent review and approval of critical technical artifacts

• Leading complex trade studies, risk assessments, and root-cause investigations for RF system performance issues, driving resolution across engineering disciplines

• Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level RF engineers, conducting technical training, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence

• Leading or contributing to proposal efforts, including technical volume writing, basis of estimate development, and competitive strategy for RF-related scope

• Representing RF Engineering in customer-facing engagements, design reviews, technical interchange meetings (TIMs), and program milestone reviews

• Driving innovation through advanced research and development initiatives, evaluating emerging RF technologies, and transitioning IRAD results into program applications

• Establishing and enforcing RF design standards, best practices, and lessons learned across the organization

• Collaborating with program management, systems engineering, and cross-functional leadership to align RF technical execution with cost, schedule, and performance commitments

• Authoring and reviewing technical publications, patent disclosures, and white papers to advance the state of the art in RF engineering

This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of RF engineering capabilities at Lockheed Martin and to have a significant impact across the MFC enterprise.

Candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Why Join Us

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field from an accredited university; Master's degree or PhD preferred

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in RF engineering or a related discipline

• Deep expertise in one or more RF engineering domains, including:

- RF/microwave circuit and subsystem design, from concept through production
- RF system architecture development and requirements decomposition
- Advanced simulation and modeling at system, circuit, and full-wave levels (e.g., SystemVue, ADS, HFSS, CST, Microwave Office)
- RADAR and/or communication system design, including signal processing, waveform design, and link budget analysis
- EMI/EMC design, analysis, and test to MIL-STD-461/464 and system-level E3 requirements

• Expert-level proficiency in MATLAB for simulation, analysis, tool development, and algorithm prototyping

• Comprehensive understanding of antenna theory, RF front-end architectures, signal and digital processing chains, and multi-mode sensing systems

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and influence technical direction across organizational boundaries

• Experience with proposal development including technical volume authoring, basis of estimate, and competitive technical strategy

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to present complex RF concepts to executive leadership, customers, and non-technical audiences

• Experience with RF test equipment, laboratory operations, and production support at the system and subsystem level

• Must be a US Citizen; must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance

Desired skills

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field

• Recognized subject matter expert within the defense/aerospace RF community; reputation for technical excellence

• Patent disclosures, technical publications, or conference presentations in RF/microwave engineering, RADAR, or related fields

• Experience as a technical lead, IPT lead, or chief engineer on a major defense program

• Strong software engineering skills in Python and/or C++ for production-quality tool development, data analysis pipelines, and algorithm implementation

• Experience with IRAD/R&D program management and technology maturation from concept through TRL advancement

• Deep knowledge of RF system-of-systems architectures and multi-domain integration (e.g., EW, SIGINT, communications, RADAR)

• Experience with real-time embedded RF signal processing on RFSoC, FPGA, or GPU platforms

• Expertise in advanced algorithm design: adaptive beamforming, STAP, cognitive radar, machine learning for RF applications

• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) and system integration test environments at the weapon system level

• Experience leading or contributing to major program captures and competitive proposal efforts (>$50M)

• Knowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle, milestone reviews, and technical baseline management

• Experience establishing engineering processes, standards, and tools that improve organizational capability and efficiency

• Demonstrated history of cross-program knowledge transfer and technical community leadership (e.g., Engineering Technical Council, Communities of Practice)

• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance

EEO

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.

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If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Other Important Information

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Ability to work remotely

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedule Information

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.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $123,500 - $217,695. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $142,000 - $246,100. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.