Lockheed Martin

Radio Frequency Engineer - Early Career

Lockheed Martin  •  $68k - $135k/yr  •  Palmdale, CA (Remote)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

Security Clearance

Secret

Shift

First

Direct/Indirect

Direct

Business Area

Aeronautics Company

Department

6F7P00:PD SIGNATURE LABS & RANGES

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Yes

Job Code/Title

E1681:RF Engineer Asc

Job Class

RF Engineering

Job Category

4 yr and up College

Req Type

Full-Time

At Lockheed Martin we 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 career opportunities designed to propel development 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. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Early Career Radio Frequency Engineer for the RF Engineering Team which is responsible for delivering high‑performance RF and microwave solutions.

In this role, you will:

- Perform RF and microwave measurements (insertion loss, VSWR, antenna radiation, radar cross‑section) using VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, and antenna measurement systems.

- Fabricate antenna prototypes and assemble/test RF/Microwave hardware with hand tools, small machine equipment, and advanced software tools.

- Collect and analyze measurement data, producing clear reports of test and computational results for internal stakeholders

- Support project milestones, including extended or odd‑hour shifts and overtime as needed.

- Operate under general supervision while adhering to standard test and measurement practices.

The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of Electromagnetics and Matlab with the ability to thrive in collaborative environemnts. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

- Coursework in Electromagnetics, Differential Equations, and Linear Algebra

- Basic knowledge of Matlab

- Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired skills

- Experience with Nearfield Antenna Measurements

- Experience with NSI/MI NSI2000 Software

- Experience with Keysight Material Measurement software

- Experience with Radar Cross Section measurement

- Experience with assembly, fabrication or servicing of commercial or military hardware

State

California

Zip

93599

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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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.

City, State

Palmdale-CA

Ability to Telecommute

Part time telecommuting

Other Important Information

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 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.

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Work Schedule

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Select the Telework classification for this position

Employee will work on-site full-time

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 $68,000 - $119,830. 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 $78,200 - $135,470. 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

About Lockheed Martin

The world relies on what we do.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, with offices across the U.S. and around the globe, our team delivers solutions that strengthen national security, shape industries and push engineering and technology to new levels. We collaborate to win. We put our customers first. And we perform with excellence.

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Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Bethesda, MD
Year Founded
1912
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