37.5 hours per week with 4 day work week option.
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 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 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.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall design of the RF payload of a satellite, including detailed knowledge of the payload structure and its characteristics, and the representation of all payload aspects to the customer as part of our design authority.
Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Architect and design Radio Frequency systems and circuitry.
- Design and develop 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.
- Prepare test methods and specifications; analyse and test RF hardware to verify performance characteristics.
- Provide inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and support manufacturing during the deliverable assembly and test phase.
- Develop RF System/Subsystem Architectures comprising antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment.
- Perform link analysis and optimisation, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources.
- Develop and allocate RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements.
- Identify and track RF technical performance measurements (TPMs).
- Perform RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis.
- Support Life Cycle Costs, reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis.
- Develop innovative solutions to complex problems aligned with organisational objectives.
- Work independently; decisions are long‑lasting and heavily influence the organization.
- Guide major projects to completion and may function in a leadership role.
- Engage with senior personnel on significant matters.
- Contribute to the development of new concepts.
- Possess full knowledge of industry and company practices, demonstrating expertise in the field and related disciplines.
LMPeople Qualifications and Experience
Generally has 5+ years of related experience and may have a post‑secondary degree or training in a related discipline.
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 recognise the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximise value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of background. Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals and we are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed.
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