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RF Payload Engineer
Lockheed Martin Corporation —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £69,000 - £86,000 a year
- Full-time
- University
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Principal RF Engineer
Filtronic —Sedgefield
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- System design
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
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Graduate Test Systems Engineer
Leonardo UK Ltd —Newcastle upon Tyne
- From £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee stock ownership plan
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- Full-time
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- Flexible schedule
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Principal RF Engineer
Filtronic —Sedgefield
Lead the design and development of RF/mmW sub-circuits, sub-modules and systems within telecommunications and defence products.
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RF Payload Engineer

Lockheed Martin Corporation -
Newcastle upon Tyne

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£69,000 - £86,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Flexible schedule

Full job description

Engineering

Durham, Newcastle

About the Role

Be part of a team delivering the next generation of secure military communications satellites for the UK Ministry of Defence. This work provides resilient, high‑performance connectivity for the UK, its allies and Defence personnel worldwide, playing a critical role in protecting national security as space becomes more contested and demand for secure data continues to grow.

Joining Lockheed Martin also means helping to shape significant investment in the North East space sector, with more than £100 million proposed to support high‑skill jobs, advanced manufacturing and long‑term economic growth. Opportunities include potential satellite manufacturing in County Durham and collaboration with NESST – the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre at Northumbria University – helping to build a strong pipeline of talent, learning and innovation.

This is your chance to work on mission‑critical technology, develop cutting‑edge skills and build a meaningful career, while delivering lasting impact for the region and the nation

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall design of the RF payload of a satellite. They will develop detailed knowledge of the payload structure and its characteristics and be able to represent all aspects of the payload to the customer as part of our design authority.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

Architects and designs Radio Frequency systems and circuitry.
Designs and develops RF circuitry used in high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers.
Responsible for hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test.
Prepares test methods and specifications; analyses and tests RF hardware to verify performance characteristics.
Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during the deliverable assembly and test phase.
In addition, develops RF System/Subsystem Architectures consisting of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment.
Performs link analysis and optimization, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources.
Develops and allocates RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements.
Identifies and tracks RF technical performance measurements (TPMs).
Performs RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis.
Supports Life Cycle Costs, reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis.
Develops innovative solutions to a range of complex problems that are consistent with organizational objectives.
Works without direction. Work is reviewed upon completion and is consistent with departmental objectives.
Guides major projects to completion and may function in leadership role.
Decisions are long-lasting and heavily influences the organization. Engages with senior personnel on significant matters.
Actively contributes to the development of new concepts.
Possesses full knowledge of industry and company practices, demonstrating expertise in the field and related disciplines.

Job Reference Number

19300BR

Salary Range

£69,000 - £86,000 + Comprehensive Benefits + Bonus

Employee Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

Private Medical Insurance
Competitive Pension
Dental
Critical Illness
Life Assurance
Travel Insurance
Employee discounts for top high street shops
Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
Reimbursement for a professional membership
Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the embodiment of corporate responsibility. Lockheed Martin Space is one of the four major business areas within Lockheed Martin. LMUK Space is at the forefront of Lockheed Martin’s International growth strategy including building exquisite satellites for a broad array of missions, ground station mission planning and command & control software products deployed to a diverse customer base as well as key capabilities in AI and space exploration and all underpinned by key strategic collaborations with universities in the UK. We not only deliver on current requirements, Lockheed Martin are always focused on the future requirements of this exciting and growing space domain which is a key enabler to our daily lives and future safety and security.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

Job Expires

27/05/2027

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