RF Engineer (Level II) - Top Secret clearance

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Littleton, CO

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, in-vest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the work-force to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a junior RF Engineer to join our team in Littleton, CO! In this role you will support the Global Security portfolio of programs by performing payload analysis on world class RF Payloads across various stages in each program's lifecycle. This role will work closely with other RF Engineers, Box and Sub-systems CPEs, leaders, and Subject Matter Experts to ensure a given program within Global Securities is successful. The selected candidate will also work closely with customers and program leadership to ensure the success of payload products and milestones. Example assignments include cascade analysis, verification, trades, modeling, calibration, risk/opportunities, support to proposal efforts, and payload post-test analysis. This position is contingent upon contract award to Lockheed Martin. Estimated award date is around January 2026. Any job offers extended to selected candidates will include a contingency clause stating that the offer is contingent on Lockheed Martin securing the contract.

Requirements

Ability to develop and analyze technical requirements, and allocate functions down to satellite subsystems and/or components
MATLAB or other coding experience
To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen.
Prior to starting employment, selected candidates will be required to possess Top Secret clearance.
For this position, applicants must possess a currently Active Top Secret security clearance to be considered.
Selected candidates will be required to obtain, and maintain, Top Secret with adjudicated SCI Eligibility (TS/SCI w/Poly) for long term employment on this program.

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI clearance
Ability to develop and analyze technical requirements, performing trade studies, and allocating functions down to RF payloads, subsystems and/or components
Proficiency with the development of specifications and interface definitions for digitally processed RF payloads
Experience with defining external interfaces for antennas, active/passive RF components, receivers/transmitters, and digital processors
Experience with certifying and selling off an RF payload or subsystem to the customer
Experience with and/or application of AI/ML Data analysis Techniques
Experience using and programming in Python
2+ years of professional experience
Degree in Electrical Engineering or other related STEM discipline
A team player with the demonstrated ability to participate in cross functional teams and communicate and coordinate work as one team with common goals
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with management and peers