HWIL RF Engineer, Staff - Grand Prairie, TX

Job Description

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.

We are experiencing growth and looking for an RF Engineer to join our team in Grand Prairie, TX.

You will join our Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) Center of Excellence (COE) team in Dallas to lead the design, integration, and optimization of advanced HWIL systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, calibrating, troubleshooting, operating and maintaining advanced RF HWIL systems, subsystems, and components. Additionally, they will design RF circuits, perform signal integrity measurements, analyze real-time simulation output, and manage the repair and replacement of RF subsystem components. The Staff Engineer will mentor junior team members, define technical standards, and drive complex RF HWIL projects that support critical mission testing.

What You Will Be Doing

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the operation, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of complex RF HWIL platforms.
Design, prototype, and validate RF circuits (up converters, down converters, LO distribution networks, frequency synthesizers) for closed loop HWIL simulations
Conduct advanced signal integrity and performance measurements; develop test plans, analyze results, and implement corrective actions
Oversee analysis of real time, closed loop HWIL simulation data, performing detailed performance assessments and root cause investigations
Manage the repair, refurbishment, or redesign of RF subsystem components
Serve as technical lead on HWIL projects, coordinating with software, systems, and test teams; mentor E2/E3 engineers

Why Join Us

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

5+ years of progressive experience in RF design, test, and integration, with a proven record of delivering HWIL or similar high fidelity test solutions.

Deep expertise operating and interpreting data from advanced RF test equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzer, mixed signal oscilloscopes).

Demonstrated experience integrating RF circuits at microwave frequencies, including LO distribution and frequency conversion architectures.


Desired skills

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

Extensive experience with real time, closed loop RF HWIL simulators.

In depth knowledge of GPS/GNSS simulators (e.g., Spirent, BroadSim) and their integration into HWIL environments.

Experience working with cross functional teams, delivering technical presentations, and authoring technical reports for senior leadership.

**Active Secret Clearance.

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.

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.

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.

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 $123,500 - $217,695. 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 $142,000 - $246,100. 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.