RF Engineer, Senior Staff (Level V) - Top Secret clearance

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

6d•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, invest, 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 workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to join our team in Littleton, CO! By joining the Lockheed Martin Space Radio Frequency (RF) Talent Center (RFTC) team, you will contribute our mission supporting challenging programs related to Space Vehicles, Hypersonics, Human Space Flight and Interplanetary Missions, Missile Defense, and more. In this RF engineering role within LM Space, you will: Support Global Security portfolios by conducting payload analysis and initialization on advanced RF payloads. Lead efforts in systems engineering, analysis, calibration, and verification across the product lifecycle— from capture to design, production, and operationalization. Tackle complex RF challenges, demonstrating a deep understanding of your payload and mission to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate closely with leaders and Subject Matter Experts to manage payload risks, opportunities, and related studies. Work with customers to ensure the success of payload products and milestones. Successful applicants will have experience working as a Certified Principle Engineer (CPE), Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE), or equivalent.

Requirements

Experience with RF space electronics and/or hardware design (i.e. RF payloads and/or subsystems)
Experience with RF systems analysis (i.e. payload performance, link budget modeling)
Experience in the design, development, and/or integration of space-rated flight hardware (i.e. RF components such as antennas, receivers, transmitters, etc.)
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 (i.e. TS/SCI) for long term employment on this program.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to execute major milestone reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)
Experience leading technical teams across design lifecycle to produce artifacts to meet technical specifications
Experience with successful execution of RF payload/subsystem test plans
Experience with RF simulation, modeling and Link budget analysis
Experience working with subcontracts
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 customers, suppliers, management, and peers
Ability to develop and analyze technical requirements, performing trade studies, and allocating functions down to RF payloads, subsystems and/or components
Experience defining end-to-end performance and functionality of RF payloads and/or subsystems, consistent with mission needs and CONOPS
Experience analyzing and verifying technical requirements/functions for engineering systems
Excellent problem solving and Troubleshooting skills
Experience reviewing supplier/factory data results to show compliance to RF engineering requirements
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

Responsibilities

Support Global Security portfolios by conducting payload analysis and initialization on advanced RF payloads.
Lead efforts in systems engineering, analysis, calibration, and verification across the product lifecycle— from capture to design, production, and operationalization.
Tackle complex RF challenges, demonstrating a deep understanding of your payload and mission to meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with leaders and Subject Matter Experts to manage payload risks, opportunities, and related studies.
Work with customers to ensure the success of payload products and milestones.