Staff RF Engineer / Microwave / Hardware / Chelmsford, MA

$114,100 - $218,600/Yr

Lockheed Martin - Chelmsford, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Chelmsford, MA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Staff RF Engineer position at Lockheed Martin in Chelmsford, MA, involves supporting the development and production of multi-function modules for high-reliability applications. The role requires extensive experience in RF design, troubleshooting, and collaboration with various engineering disciplines. The engineer will be responsible for designing circuits and modules, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to proposals and business capture efforts. This position offers opportunities for career growth in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and production of multi-function modules used in high-reliability applications.
• Design and develop circuits, modules, and sub-systems from initial concept through prototyping and full-rate production.
• Uncover and resolve technical problems associated with the development and implementation of operational products.
• Mentor less experienced engineers on the team.
• Contribute to or author proposals and participate in business capture efforts.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, systems engineers, circuit design engineers, technicians, and manufacturing support personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field with a minimum of 9 years of relevant professional engineering experience.
• Extensive experience with RF design, troubleshooting, and integration issues.
• Experience with schematic capture, RF block diagram reviews, and circuit card assemblies (CCA).
• Proficiency in using microwave test equipment and microwave simulation tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Eligibility to obtain a secret clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Significant relevant experience in the defense electronics industry.
• Expertise with RF subsystems and hardware including antennas, transmitters, receivers, and amplifiers.
• Experience leading successful technical projects.
• Experience with 3D electromagnetic simulation tools.
• Experience with microelectronics assembly techniques.
• Expertise with technical documentation such as specifications and test data.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays