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RF Engineering

Antenna Engineer, Staff - Orlando, FL

Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida

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Responsibilities

Job ID: 695197BR Date posted: Jun. 05, 2025
Description:

You will be an Antenna Engineer responsible for antenna design, SME oversight of our Fire Control Antenna supplier, and evaluating Active Antenna technologies to support the development of future RF Sensor systems. Our team is dedicated to designing and developing cutting-edge antenna systems, and you will play a key role in managing the technical relationship with our supplier, evaluating new technologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

What You Will Be Doing
As an Antenna Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the technical relationship with our Fire Control Antenna supplier, ensuring that technical objectives are being met. You will review and approve supplier documentation, collaborate with a Lockheed Martin Fellow to ensure that recommendations are employed and best practices are followed, and monitor supplier performance to address any technical issues or concerns that arise. You will also evaluate and assess Active Antenna technologies to support the development of future RF Sensor systems, and drive the development of requirements and specifications for future Active Antenna systems.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Managing the technical relationship with the Fire Control Antenna supplier
• Reviewing and approving supplier documentation, including specifications and statements of work (SOW)
• Collaborating with a Lockheed Martin Fellow to ensure that recommendations are employed and best practices are followed
• Monitoring supplier performance and addressing any technical issues or concerns that arise
• Evaluating and assessing Active Antenna technologies to support the development of future RF Sensor systems
• Driving the development of requirements and specifications for future Active Antenna systems
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize future needs and technology investments for the RF Sensor Product Center
• Staying up to date with industry trends and advancements in antenna technology
• Developing and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, including engineering teams and program management
• Participating in design reviews, technical meetings, and other events as required

Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly experienced and skilled Antenna Engineer to join our team. If you have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, or a related field, and a minimum of 9 years of experience in antenna engineering, we encourage you to apply. You should also have strong knowledge of antenna theory, design, and testing principles, including electromagnetic simulation tools and techniques, as well as experience with supplier management, technical specification development, and statement of work (SOW) creation. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, and strong problem-solving and analytical skills are also required. As a seasoned professional with a strong technical background and leadership skills, you will thrive in this role, contributing to the development of cutting-edge antenna systems and collaborating with a talented team of professionals.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.


MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, or a related field -- or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 9 years of experience in antenna engineering, with a focus on design, development, and testing of antenna systems
• Strong knowledge of antenna theory, design, and testing principles, including electromagnetic simulation tools and techniques
• Experience with supplier management, technical specification development, and statement of work (SOW) creation
Desired Skills:
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, or a related field (min 7 years experience)
• Experience with Active Antenna technologies and RF Sensor systems
• Familiarity with industry-standard tools and software, such as electromagnetic simulation tools (e.g. HFSS, CST, WASP-Net) and CAD design tools
• Certification in antenna engineering or a related field
• Experience working with Lockheed Martin Fellows and other subject matter experts
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: RF Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

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About

Here at Lockheed Martin, our RF Engineers work on a variety of advanced RF applications – those used on the earth, below the earth and above the earth. These range from the world's most advanced fighter aircraft to precision engagement aerospace and defense systems to surface, air and undersea applications to cutting edge space systems. This work encompasses one or more of the following broad RF disciplines: RF Design, RF Systems, Antenna Design, Radar Systems Engineering, RF Signal Processing, MMW/Microwave Design, MMIC Design, Radar Cross-Section Analysis (RCS), Low Observables/Stealth and Electromagnetic Capability/Electromagnetic Interference (EMC/EMI).

Our Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

  • Full Time
  • Level: Entry, Mid, Senior
  • Travel: Minimal, dependent on role

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Qualifications

What does a successful RF Engineering employee at Lockheed Martin look like?
Check out the info below to see if you have what it takes.

  • Collaborative

    There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day.

  • Imaginative

    From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.

  • Results-driven

    You are a great decision maker who strives to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Team Player

    You embrace collaboration and are committed to the success of your team.

  • Technologically Savvy

    Whatever you know today could be different tomorrow as technology is constantly changing. Strong technical skills and intellectual depth with a willingness to continually learn from others are important traits.

  • Problem-solver

    Working in the RF Engineering space means working together to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

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Quote

“The RF field is very broad. For example, I work with spacecraft antennas, but I have colleagues that work with missiles and aircraft sensor systems. At any given time, my team is working on 10 or more projects, ranging from antennas that support weather forecasting to connecting warfighters across the globe.”

Shane L., RF Engineering Sr. Manager

Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer a flexible work schedule.

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