RF Engineer
Requisition ID: 3472ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: 3,000Type: ExemptShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: eDV (Enhanced Developed Vetting)Final Clearance: eDV (Enhanced Developed Vetting)Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: RMS UK SvcsBusiness Unit: RMS UK SvcsAbout the roleWe're seeking RF Engineers at various levels and across disciplines to join our dynamic team at our Gloucester site. You’ll work on a variety of Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes, with the opportunity to specialize in key areas such as circuit modelling, antenna selection, and test & measurement.At Lockheed Martin, we provide meaningful work and continuous learning opportunities that will help develop your skills and progress your career. We believe in supporting a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, hybrid work where possible, and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure you can enjoy both your professional and personal life.In this essential and rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF systems, including developing new RF-based technologies, conducting vulnerability analysis, and designing deployable RF applications.Key Responsibilities:RF Circuit Modelling & Design – Develop and analyse RF circuits, from simulation to testing.Antenna Selection & Design – Select and design antennas to meet the specific needs of various applications.Test & Measurement – Conduct RF testing, including real-time test and measurement using vector signal analysers.Vulnerability Analysis – Analyse and test RF systems to identify vulnerabilities and enhance security.System Development & Verification – Support the development and verification of mission systems, with potential field trial involvement.Specialist Tools Development – Design and develop bespoke research tools to support complex RF system analysis.You’ll be working in a collaborative environment, either specializing in one area or contributing across multiple domains of RF communications engineering.If you are passionate about RF engineering and want to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. Join our innovative team and be part of a rewarding journey to develop cutting-edge solutions for a wide range of critical applications.Apply now to help us shape the future of RF engineering at Lockheed MartinRequired skills, qualifications and experienceRF communications systems implementation, test, and analysisRF circuit design and modelling experienceReal-time test and measurement using spectrum analysers and vector network analysersFamiliarity with using and developing for Software-defined radiosDesired SkillsExperience in RF algorithm development and Digital Signal ProcessingAntenna optimisation and characterisation experienceEmbedded systems vulnerability analysisKnowledge of OpenCPI, GnuRadio, Python, C/C++, and other SDR development tools.VHDL, Python and/or C/C++Development on Linux and use of GitLab