RF Electronics Engineer Senior - Test Lead
Lockheed Martin Services
Palmdale, CA · Posted October 22, 2026
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Standard Job Description
By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking an experienced RF Integration and Test Lead. In this role, you will take ownership of complex integration and test efforts for RF and mixed signal electronics and subsystems / systems targeting radar, communications, and/or electronic warfare applications, coordinate test activities, and ensure technical requirements and performance specifications are met. The successful candidate will have experience in RF test and measurement, test planning, test execution, data analysis, and demonstrated cross-functional leadership aptitude. 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 or related technical major
Knowledge of Electromagnetic Theory, RF and mixed signal circuit fundamentals
Proficient with RF test and measurement equipment, to include vector network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope, and phase noise analyzer.
Proficient in test automation and data analysis software, e.g. LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python.
10+ years of experience in the aerospace industry.
Must be a US Citizen. This position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Desired Skills
Experience testing advanced RF and mixed signal electronics units.
Experience integrating equipment for radar, communications, or electronic warfare applications.
Experience architecting or designing test stations.
Experience planning and executing acceptance tests, design verification tests, or integration tests.
Excellent communication skills, as position requires interfacing with internal and external customers to report technical and scheduling status
Experience leading cross-functional teams.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00
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.