RF Engineer, Staff (Level IV) - Top Secret clearance

Requisition ID: 272ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: $5,000Relocation: PossibleType: ExemptShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: Top SecretFinal Clearance: TS/SCI w/PolyPay Transparency: $135700.00 - $251900.00Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: SpaceBusiness Unit: SpaceStandard Job DescriptionPosition details:Location: Littleton, COWork Schedule: 9x80Position type: Full-time onsite (this is not a hybrid position)Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Staff 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 the Global Security portfolio of programs by supporting timing, frequency, and ephemeris design on world class RF Payloads across various stages in each program’s lifecycle.- Perform system design and architecture to identify optimal payload solutions for new program captures.- Engage in system requirements flow-down to implementation of hardware design, and integration and test to verify mission performance.- Lead troubleshooting anomaly resolution.- 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. - Partner with customers and program leadership to ensure the success of payload products and milestones. - Perform box and subsystem design, system signal analysis, requirement verification, trades, risk/opportunities, and support proposal efforts.- Demonstrate subject matter expertise on payload hardware and mission execution.- Contribute to payload architecture and trade decisions to enable improved payload and mission performance.- Responsible for owning and delivering operational hardware.What you will gain in this role:- Deep expertise in payload hardware and the mission- Expand your engineering and RF hardware proficiency through challenging, real‑world projects- Collaborative experience working side‑by‑side with a high‑performing team of engineers - High‑impact engagement with the customer on technical discussions and interchanges- Accelerate your skills to take on engineering growth opportunities- Hands‑on involvement in a cutting‑edge mission area that delivers tangible, real‑world results- Contribute to our armed forces’ ability to execute their duties safely and bring our service members home#NSSGS #SpaceRF#SpaceNSSStandard Job Description:Architects and designs Radio Frequency systems and circuitry. Designs and develops RF circuitry used in high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers. Responsible for hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test. Prepares test methods and specifications; analyzes and tests RF hardware to verify performance characteristics. Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during the deliverable assembly and test phase. In addition, develops RF System/Subsystem Architectures consisting of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment. Performs link analysis and optimization, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources. Develops and allocates RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements. Identifies and tracks RF technical performance measurements (TPMs). Performs RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis. Supports Life Cycle Costs, reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis.Basic QualificationsTo be considered for this position, applicants must possess all of the below skills/experiences:• Experience with space electronics and/or hardware design • Knowledge of digital timing signals (e.g., 10MHz, 1PPS)• Experience working with subcontractsSecurity Clearance / Work 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 programDesired 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• 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 certifying and selling off an RF payload or subsystem to the customer• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice#SpaceNSSPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.