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Radio Frequency Design Engineer jobs are open from new-grad to principal across defense, aerospace, telecommunications, and consumer electronics, with specializations in antenna design, RF circuit design, and phased array systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Standard Job Description
At Lockheed Martin we 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 career opportunities designed to propel development 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. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.
Performs assignments in technical/engineering organizations (e.g., Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering) during vacations and short-term breaks from college attendance while enrolled in an accredited degree program.
Basic Qualifications
- In Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related technical field.
- Basic knowledge / experience / coursework in High Frequency Systems / RF / Microwave design
- Basic knowledge/experience with Electronics design and test utilizing benchtop test equipment
- Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Desired Skills
- Previous internship experiecne related to RF Engineering and/or Defense industry
- Proficiency with MATLAB
- Basic knowledge/experience using RF modeling tools such as HFSS, ADS, and/or Microwave Office
- Basic knowledge/experience using PCB Design tools such as Altium, Xpedition, and/or Zuken
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $22.66 - $31.67
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.
Standard Job Description
At Lockheed Martin we 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 career opportunities designed to propel development 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. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.
Performs assignments in technical/engineering organizations (e.g., Electronics Engineering, Software Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering) during vacations and short-term breaks from college attendance while enrolled in an accredited degree program.
Basic Qualifications
- In Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related technical field.
- Basic knowledge / experience / coursework in High Frequency Systems / RF / Microwave design
- Basic knowledge/experience with Electronics design and test utilizing benchtop test equipment
- Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Desired Skills
- Previous internship experiecne related to RF Engineering and/or Defense industry
- Proficiency with MATLAB
- Basic knowledge/experience using RF modeling tools such as HFSS, ADS, and/or Microwave Office
- Basic knowledge/experience using PCB Design tools such as Altium, Xpedition, and/or Zuken
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $22.66 - $31.67
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.
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin38
- Qualis3
- ASM2
- SAIC2
- Tesla2
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in radio frequency design engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering with a focus on RF or microwave engineering
- Proficiency in RF EDA tools such as ADS, HFSS, CST, or AWR Microwave Office
- Experience designing RF circuits including amplifiers, mixers, filters, and oscillators
- Familiarity with antenna design, beamforming, or phased array architectures
- Active DoD security clearance or eligibility to obtain one
- Experience with RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, vector network analyzers, and signal generators
Tips for Your Radio Frequency Design Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to RF systems
List the specific frequency bands you've designed for, the EDA tools you've used, and whether your work was for defense or commercial programs. Generic electronics resumes get filtered out fast in RF hiring pipelines.
Highlight clearance status upfront
Many RF design roles in defense and aerospace require a security clearance. If you hold one, state the level and status in your resume header so hiring managers can qualify you immediately without digging.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists radio frequency design engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by frequency regime
Search for terms like millimeter-wave, L-band, S-band, or microwave alongside the job title to surface roles that match your actual design experience. Broad searches return too many adjacent roles in signal processing or hardware.
Prepare for bench-level technical screens
RF interviews often include hands-on or whiteboard questions on impedance matching, S-parameters, and noise figure calculations. Practice working through these without simulation tools, since many teams test fundamentals before discussing your project history.
Negotiate around project scope, not just pay
RF engineers at defense primes often trade salary ceiling for access to advanced hardware and classified programs. When evaluating an offer, ask specifically about the frequency ranges and system architectures you'd be working on before accepting.
Radio Frequency Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most radio frequency design engineers?
Lockheed Martin, Qualis, and ASM are hiring the most radio frequency design engineers right now, with openings concentrated in Maryland, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest at defense contractors and satellite communication firms.
How many radio frequency design engineer jobs are remote?
About 38% of radio frequency design engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most engineering disciplines because bench work and classified lab access often require on-site presence. Roles focused on simulation, modeling, and system architecture are the most likely to offer remote flexibility.
How do you become a radio frequency design engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, then take coursework or pursue a master's focused on microwave theory, antenna design, and RF circuit design. Build hands-on experience with EDA tools like ADS or HFSS through lab courses or personal projects. Internships at defense contractors or telecommunications firms give you the applied design exposure that employers expect before a first full-time hire.
Can you get a radio frequency design engineer job with little experience?
Entry-level RF roles do exist, but competition is tight because employers want candidates who have touched real hardware. A strong academic project involving a designed and tested RF circuit, documented in a portfolio, carries more weight than coursework alone. Internships at aerospace or telecom companies help considerably, and a master's degree is often the clearest path into a first role at a defense prime.
What does the radio frequency design engineer interview process look like?
Most RF hiring processes start with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical phone interview covering RF fundamentals such as transmission line theory, matching networks, and noise analysis. A design exercise or take-home problem is common at mid-stage, often asking you to design a simple RF stage and explain your tradeoffs. Final rounds typically include on-site or video interviews with the engineering team and a discussion of past project work.
Where can I find and apply to radio frequency design engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to radio frequency design engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience in areas like antenna design, RF circuit design, or phased array systems, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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