Sr. Skunk Works RF Engineer with Security Clearance

COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities. With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, Lockheed Martin is taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID-19 variants pose in the workplace and ensuring we meet our commitments to national security. To uphold safety for all employees, we will continue to request vaccination status for all Lockheed Martin employees including new hires. All current and newly hired employees are required to follow onsite safety measures based upon the COVID-19 Community Level at the specific work location.Description:For more than 76 years, Skunk Works has created revolutionary aircraft and technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. What has been key to Skunk Works'' success? A group of ''Skunks'' - some of the most innovative, strategic and visionary thinkers around. The RF Engineer will conduct research and development efforts associated with Low Observable (LO) antennas, radomes, frequency selective surface (FSS), and LO hardware integration. The candidate will provide technical support to internal research and development (IRAD) and contracted research and development (CRAD) projects, help drive technology development directions, and shape RF technology development roadmap. In addition to technical responsibilities: system-level radome and antenna performance roll-up, low observable radome and antenna performance verification, and full/large scale fixture design/test are all part of the selected candidate''s responsibilities. The successful candidate is expected to have in-depth understanding of electromagnetic theory; knowledge in RF hardware prototyping/manufacturing; and possess experience in the design of radomes, antennas or other LO hardware. Strong background and experience in the field of RADAR cross section (RCS) reduction of radomes and antennas is preferred. Expertise in radome/antenna/RF hardware integration on air vehicles is highly desirable. Demonstrated hands-on expertise in standard industry tools such as HFSS or CST Microwave Studio, and MATLAB is preferred. This position requires concise presentations to customers and engineers on concepts, development, and engineering trade study results. Good written and verbal communication skills are required. Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. This position is in Palmdale, CA. AeroloBasic Qualifications:• Bachelor''s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent Required • Antenna or Radome Design and Integration Experience • RF Modeling and Test ExperienceDesired Skills:• Strong background in the field of Electromagnetics and Radar Cross Section (RCS) reduction of antennas and radomes• Working knowledge of industry design and analysis tools such as HFSS, CST Microwave Studio, FEKO, MatLab, Knowbell and XPatch• Excellent communication skills, as position requires interfacing with internal and external customers to report technical and scheduling status• Experience leading teams and interfacing with external customers and basic project management skill sets desired• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills• Active Secret Clearance desiredBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:job.Qualifications Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They''re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin''s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers'' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.EXPERIENCE LEVEL:Experienced Professional

Created: 2026-03-07