## Standard Job Description The RF Test Engineer will plan, execute, and document RF antenna and system-level testing in laboratory and anechoic chamber environments. Responsibilities include developing test plans and detailed procedures, configuring and calibrating RF test equipment and data-acquisition systems, collecting and analyzing measurement data, and verifying results against system requirements. The engineer will apply knowledge of antenna measurements and calibration techniques to ensure accurate, repeatable, and traceable results. Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting test configurations, coordinating test activities with cross-functional teams, and generating clear technical reports that document test methods, results, anomalies, and conclusions ## Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field with 5+ years of experience, or Master's degree (MS) with 3+ years of experience
• Extensive hands-on experience measuring antenna performance metrics, including radiation patterns, gain, directivity, polarization (axial ratio), efficiency, and S-parameters (VSWR, Return Loss)
• Practical experience operating and configuring RF anechoic chambers, including far-field, near-field (spherical, planar, cylindrical), and compact antenna test ranges (CATR)
• Demonstrated capability to translate high-level system requirements into structured, executable RF test plans and resource schedules
• Experience authoring rigorous, step-by-step test procedures that comply with aerospace, defense, or commercial standards (e.g., IEEE, military standards)
• Strong technical writing skills to generate clear, data-driven test reports, complete with pass/fail criteria verification, anomaly investigations, and root-cause analysis (RCA)
• Proven ability to lead testing activities with minimal guidance, troubleshoot complex measurement setups, and mentor junior technical staff ## Desired Skills
• Mastery of RF system calibration techniques, including Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) calibrations (SOLT, TRL), chamber path loss characterization, reference antenna substitution methods, and measurement uncertainty analysis
• Proficiency in utilizing automated test software (e.

g., Orbit/FR, NSI-MI, Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz) and writing or modifying scripts (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW) to collect, parse, and analyze massive RF datasets

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range:

$110300.00 - $204900.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.