Lockheed Martin
RF Engineer, Senior Staff (Level V) - Top Secret clearance
Lockheed Martin, Littleton, Colorado, us, 80161
Job Overview
Lockheed Martin Space seeks a Senior Staff RF Engineer (Level 5) to join our team in Littleton, CO. The role supports challenging programs related to Space Vehicles, Hypersonics, Human Space Flight, Interplanetary Missions, Missile Defense, and more. By joining the RF Talent Center (RFTC) team, you will contribute to our 21st Century Security® vision, innovate across industries, and help advance spacecraft and the workforce for the next generation.
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 internal and external stakeholder needs.
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.
Basic Qualifications
Experience with RF space electronics and hardware design (RF payloads and subsystems).
Proficiency in RF systems analysis (e.g., payload performance, link budget modeling).
Experience in the design, development, and integration of space‑rated flight hardware (e.g., RF components such as antennas, receivers, transmitters).
Desired Skills
Proven ability to execute major milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.).
Experience leading technical teams across the design lifecycle and producing artifacts to meet technical specifications.
Experience executing RF payload/subsystem test plans and RF simulation, modeling, and link budget analysis.
Experience working with subcontracts and cross‑functional teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers, suppliers, management, and peers.
Ability to develop and analyze technical requirements, perform trade studies, and allocate 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 for RF engineering compliance.
Proficiency with specification development and interface definitions for digitally processed RF payloads.
Experience defining external interfaces for antennas, active/passive RF components, receivers/transmitters, and digital processors.
Experience certifying and selling off an RF payload or subsystem to the customer.
Security Clearance & Eligibility
U.S. Citizen required.
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required at hiring, with ongoing TS/SCI eligibility for long‑term employment.
Applicants must possess an currently active Top Secret clearance with adjudicated SCI eligibility.
Salary & Benefits Pay Rate:
$145,200 – $255,990 annual base depending on location (excluding major metro areas in California, Massachusetts, New York, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington, and Washington DC). The range varies by final work location and is subject to consideration of scope, responsibilities, experience, education, and market factors.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Holidays, and incentive plan eligibility.
Additional Information
Work Location: Onsite full‑time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Schedule: 9x80, with every other Friday off.
Relocation: Possible.
Shift: First.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional.
Business Unit: SPACE.
Career Area: RF Engineering.
Type: Full‑Time.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Applicant window closes in 90 days. Please apply within 5–30 days of posting for optimal consideration. For other opportunities, explore Lockheed Martin Jobs.
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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 internal and external stakeholder needs.
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.
Basic Qualifications
Experience with RF space electronics and hardware design (RF payloads and subsystems).
Proficiency in RF systems analysis (e.g., payload performance, link budget modeling).
Experience in the design, development, and integration of space‑rated flight hardware (e.g., RF components such as antennas, receivers, transmitters).
Desired Skills
Proven ability to execute major milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.).
Experience leading technical teams across the design lifecycle and producing artifacts to meet technical specifications.
Experience executing RF payload/subsystem test plans and RF simulation, modeling, and link budget analysis.
Experience working with subcontracts and cross‑functional teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with customers, suppliers, management, and peers.
Ability to develop and analyze technical requirements, perform trade studies, and allocate 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 for RF engineering compliance.
Proficiency with specification development and interface definitions for digitally processed RF payloads.
Experience defining external interfaces for antennas, active/passive RF components, receivers/transmitters, and digital processors.
Experience certifying and selling off an RF payload or subsystem to the customer.
Security Clearance & Eligibility
U.S. Citizen required.
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required at hiring, with ongoing TS/SCI eligibility for long‑term employment.
Applicants must possess an currently active Top Secret clearance with adjudicated SCI eligibility.
Salary & Benefits Pay Rate:
$145,200 – $255,990 annual base depending on location (excluding major metro areas in California, Massachusetts, New York, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington, and Washington DC). The range varies by final work location and is subject to consideration of scope, responsibilities, experience, education, and market factors.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Holidays, and incentive plan eligibility.
Additional Information
Work Location: Onsite full‑time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Schedule: 9x80, with every other Friday off.
Relocation: Possible.
Shift: First.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional.
Business Unit: SPACE.
Career Area: RF Engineering.
Type: Full‑Time.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Applicant window closes in 90 days. Please apply within 5–30 days of posting for optimal consideration. For other opportunities, explore Lockheed Martin Jobs.
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