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RF Engineer, Senior Staff (Level V) - Top Secret clearance
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RF Engineer, Senior Staff (Level V) - Top Secret clearance
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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!
Role Overview By joining the Lockheed Martin Space Radio Frequency (RF) Talent Center (RFTC) team, you will contribute to our mission supporting challenging programs related to Space Vehicles, Hypersonics, Human Space Flight and Interplanetary Missions, Missile Defense, and more.
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.
Basic Qualifications
Experience with RF space electronics and/or hardware design (e.g., RF payloads and/or subsystems).
Experience with RF systems analysis (e.g., payload performance, link budget modeling).
Experience in the design, development, and/or integration of space-rated flight hardware (e.g., RF components such as antennas, receivers, transmitters, etc.).
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.
Successful applicants will have experience working as a Certified Principle Engineer (CPE), Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE), or equivalent.
Desired Skills
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 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.
EEO Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Application Information The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5–30 days of the requisition posting date to receive optimal consideration.
Work Schedule Information Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five‑day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time Off benefits.
National Pay Statement Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $145,200 – $255,990. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $167,000 – $289,340. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants.
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!
Role Overview By joining the Lockheed Martin Space Radio Frequency (RF) Talent Center (RFTC) team, you will contribute to our mission supporting challenging programs related to Space Vehicles, Hypersonics, Human Space Flight and Interplanetary Missions, Missile Defense, and more.
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.
Basic Qualifications
Experience with RF space electronics and/or hardware design (e.g., RF payloads and/or subsystems).
Experience with RF systems analysis (e.g., payload performance, link budget modeling).
Experience in the design, development, and/or integration of space-rated flight hardware (e.g., RF components such as antennas, receivers, transmitters, etc.).
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.
Successful applicants will have experience working as a Certified Principle Engineer (CPE), Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE), or equivalent.
Desired Skills
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 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.
EEO Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Application Information The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5–30 days of the requisition posting date to receive optimal consideration.
Work Schedule Information Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five‑day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time Off benefits.
National Pay Statement Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $145,200 – $255,990. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $167,000 – $289,340. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Software Development
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