Sr Staff RF Engineer

Job ID: 716321BR Date posted: Mar. 02, 2026 Description: At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are driven by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach - and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future! The Work: In this position, you will Contribute to technical planning, system development and design, requirements allocation, detail trade studies, verification and validation, cost and risk, test ability, and manufacturability. Support top level architecture design, mission planning, requirements decomposition, and traceability. Lead development and maturation of RF design through entire program lifecycle. Interface with subject matter experts and providers of various subsystem products and technologies. Provide RF manufacturing support to include assembly and test. Develop work instruction planning, and manufacturing support, designing with manufacturability in mind. Perform cascade analysis, modeling, simulation, troubleshooting, and test of Various RF Subsystems, circuits, and components. Develop and manage RF systems engineering program plans for cost and schedule, as a self-sufficient RF Hardware Design Engineer who can lead teams of RF engineers, and independently determine and develop approaches to solutions. Collaborate through effective communication skills with interdisciplinary teams, cross-Business Areas, and customers to appropriately communication status and results. Provide solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. Who we are: Syracuse, NY is a vibrant city located in the heart of upstate New York. With a rich history and culture, there s always something to see and do in Syracuse. From the historic architecture and charming neighborhoods to the thriving arts scene and delicious food, there s something for everyone here. Visit Our Syracuse site Virtually! Why Join Us: Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. Learn more about Lockheed Martin s competitive and comprehensive benefits package. REAS Basic Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in a related discipline with 8 years of professional experience. - Experience with the application of electromagnetics and RF theories. - Experience with RF board design and construction, including material selection. -Experience with RF analysis tools, such as ADS, HFSS, or equivalent. - Knowledge of analog circuits, design, and analysis, schematic capture and layout tools. - Experience leading cross functional team and managing cost and schedule. - Experience developing trade studies. - Experience performing RF testing using VNA, RSA, Spectrum analyzers, etc - Ability to obtain and hold a DoD Secret Security clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required. Desired Skills: - familiar with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, Digital Volt Meters, Vector Network Analyzers, etc. - Experience with T/R Module and Antenna design. - Experience guiding development of technology from design to production, including development of the necessary RF design artifacts. -Experience developing requirements at assembly and subassembly level. - Experience developing advanced technical ideas and presenting them effectively to internal and external customers. - Experience leading and inspiring multidiscipline hardware development teams and managing cost and schedule. -Experience with Antenna array Design. - Experience with MS Office tools. - Experience with Matlab, Test Eval 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 Know Expression 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: 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 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 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 $145,200 - $255,990. 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $167,000 - $289,340. 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. 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. 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. Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: RMS Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: RF Engineering Type: Full-Time Shift: First

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