Lockheed Martin
RF Engineer, Senior (Level III) - Top Secret clearance
Lockheed Martin, Littleton, Colorado, United States, 80125
RF Engineer, Senior (Level III) - Top Secret Clearance
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. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. 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 lifecyclefrom 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. Basic Qualifications
Required Skills: Proven experience with RF space electronics and hardware design (RF payloads and subsystems) Proficiency in RF systems analysis (i.e. payload performance, link budget modeling) Experience in the design, development, and integration of space-rated flight hardware (i.e. RF components such as antennas, receivers, transmitters, etc.) Security Clearance / Worth Authorization: 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 Job Code/Title
E1683:RF Engineer Sr Job Description
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. 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 lifecyclefrom 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. Desired Skills
Proven ability to execute major milestone reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.) Experience leading small 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 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. Ability to Work Remotely
Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our 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. Work Schedule
9x80 every other Friday off Security Clearance Information
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Security Clearance
TS/SCI w/Poly LMCareers Business Unit
SPACE Department
73F3A00:RF Systems Job Class
RF Engineering Job Category
Experienced Professional City, State
Littleton-CO City
Littleton Zip
80125 Virtual
No Relocation/Housing Stipend Available
Possible Req Type
Full-Time Direct/Indirect
Direct At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on
Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The
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. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. 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 lifecyclefrom 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. Basic Qualifications
Required Skills: Proven experience with RF space electronics and hardware design (RF payloads and subsystems) Proficiency in RF systems analysis (i.e. payload performance, link budget modeling) Experience in the design, development, and integration of space-rated flight hardware (i.e. RF components such as antennas, receivers, transmitters, etc.) Security Clearance / Worth Authorization: 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 Job Code/Title
E1683:RF Engineer Sr Job Description
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. 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 lifecyclefrom 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. Desired Skills
Proven ability to execute major milestone reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.) Experience leading small 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 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. Ability to Work Remotely
Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our 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. Work Schedule
9x80 every other Friday off Security Clearance Information
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Security Clearance
TS/SCI w/Poly LMCareers Business Unit
SPACE Department
73F3A00:RF Systems Job Class
RF Engineering Job Category
Experienced Professional City, State
Littleton-CO City
Littleton Zip
80125 Virtual
No Relocation/Housing Stipend Available
Possible Req Type
Full-Time Direct/Indirect
Direct At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on
Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The