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Location: Littleton, CO Work Schedule: 9x80 Position type: Full-time onsite (this is not a hybrid position)

LM Space is seeking an RF Engineer to join our team in designing, developing, and testing Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) for various aerospace and defense applications. This role will involve hands-on testing and troubleshooting of RF systems, using a range of equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing RF circuits and systems, as well as integrating them with other EGSE components, such as digital signal processing and software-defined radio systems.

In this position you will play a key role in ensuring the development of high-quality EGSE systems, and will be responsible for:

Designing and developing RF circuits and systems, including amplifiers, filters, and antennas

Performing hands-on testing and troubleshooting of RF systems using a range of equipment including: Spectrum analyzers to measure and analyze RF signals, Signal generators to generate RF signals for testing, Oscilloscopes to measure and analyze RF waveforms, and Network analyzers to measure and analyze RF network parameters

Developing and implementing test procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with requirements and industry standards

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate RF systems with other EGSE components

Designing and developing software-defined radio (SDR) systems and interfaces, including waveform development and testing

Troubleshooting and debugging RF system issues, using a range of tools and techniques

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Basic Qualifications

Knowledge of RF circuit design, including amplifiers, filters, and/or components

Experience with RF test and measurement equipment, including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and/or oscilloscopes

Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance; US citizenship required

Desired Skills

Experience with Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) systems and applications

Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems, such as Git

Experience with software-defined radio (SDR) systems and interfaces, including waveform development and testing

Experience with phases of product lifecycle (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, and TRR)

Using tools such as Agilent ADS (Advanced Design System), Ansys HFSS (High Frequency Structure Simulator), AWR Microwave Office, or similar tool packages.

Certification and training as Certified Principal Engineer (CPE), Responsible Engineer, or equivalent

RF and/or digital payload test measurement techniques

Architecture, integration, and test of Electronically Steerable Arrays (ESA), Radar Systems, RF and/or digital payloads, Telemetry Tracking & Command (TT&C), or missile communications subsystems.

Development of Analog/Digital interfaces

Designing active components, such as Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) , hybrids, Linearized Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers (LTWTAs), Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs), Oscillators, frequency converters, etc.

Experience in managing research or design projects

EGSE Design experience

Automation Framework experience

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Active TS/SCI clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.