Radio Frequency Engineer Sr - E3
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 10, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
The Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer is responsible for the architecture, design, development, and validation of RF systems and circuitry for high-frequency and microwave applications. The role bridges concept to production, delivering hardware layouts, prototypes, test methods, and supporting manufacturing through the assembly and test phases. The engineer will also develop RF system/subsystem architectures, perform link analysis, manage performance requirements, and contribute to life-cycle cost, reliability, and maintainability analyses.
Key Responsibilities
System Architecture & Design
- Architect and design RF systems and circuitry, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers.
- Develop RF system/subsystem architectures (antennas, transmitters, receivers, LNAs, HPAs, RF conversion elements, transmission line equipment).
Circuit & Hardware Development
- Design and develop RF circuitry for high-frequency and microwave applications.
- Perform hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and testing.
Testing & Verification
- Prepare test methods, specifications, and procedures.
- Analyze and test RF hardware to verify performance characteristics.
- Identify and track RF technical performance measurements (TPMs).
Product Development Support
- Provide inputs for formal documentation.
- Support manufacturing during deliverable assembly and test phases.
Link Analysis & Optimization
- Conduct link analysis, including propagation medium effects and interference sources.
- Perform RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV (Cost, Availability, Interoperability, and Value) analysis.
Lifecycle & Reliability Analysis
- Support life-cycle cost, reliability, availability, and maintainability analyses.
Collaboration & Communication
- Engage with senior personnel on significant technical matters.
- Work under general direction, independently completing tasks with critical-point reviews.
Basic Qualifications
- Active SECRET security clearance with eligibility to obtain TS/SCI.
- Minimum 3+ years of relevant RF engineering experience.
- Post-secondary degree or formal training in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, or a closely related discipline (BS, MS, or equivalent experience).
- Radar design experience with performance prediction capabilities.
- Experience designing low-frequency RF receiver systems.
- Proven experience in detailed design and testing of antenna elements.
Desired Skills
- Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of RF engineering concepts and related disciplines.
- Strong knowledge of industry standards and company practices.
- Ability to develop practical solutions for complex engineering problems.
- Experience working under general direction, setting assignment objectives, and delivering independently.
- Proven ability to influence overall objectives and long-range goals, and to engage effectively with senior leadership.
- Experience with CAIV analysis, life-cycle cost, reliability, and maintainability assessments.
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.