RF Engineer Senior Staff (Level V) - Secret Clearance

Description: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!

Come join the Lockheed Martin Space Radio Frequency (RF) Talent Center (RFTC) team in Littleton, CO and shape the future! You can join our mission and contribute to challenging programs in support of Space Vehicles, Hypersonics, Human Space Flight and Interplanetary Missions, Missile Defense, and more.

As an advanced-career RF Engineer with Lockheed Martin Space, you will perform the following:

• Support multiple phases of RF product lifecycle including design, development, test, and deployment
• Engage with other leaders and Subject Matter Experts to participate in design reviews and provide feedback/input on RF systems and hardware designs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful development and deployment of RF systems and hardware
• Example assignments include Design, test, and troubleshoot RF hardware systems, including prototype and deliverable hardware.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Experience in design, RF hardware systems, prototype development and/or developing deliverable hardware.
• Experience with M-Code and GPS receivers
• Experience with Electronic Warfare systems and analysis
• Experience in design of active and passive RF hardware, performing cascaded analyses, link and gain/loss budgets, and using simulation tools to evaluate hardware designs.
• RF performance simulation (ADS, AWR, SystemVue, or equivalent) and Full-Wave simulation experience (CST, HFSS, or equivalent)

Security Clearance / Work Authorization:

• To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen.
• Qualified applicants must possess at minimum a currently Active Secret security clearance to be considered.
• Selected candidates will be required to obtain, and maintain, a government issued Top Secret for long term employment on this program.

Desired Skills:

• Significant experience in Performance / trade analysis, RF Communications Systems, Antenna Design, RF Test/Evaluation, and System-level RF performance analysis
• Ability to engage with leaders, subject matter experts, and individual contributors to develop successful RF communication systems and hardware designs
• Ability to activity listen and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• RF Signal Processing experience desired
• Beam formation experience desired
• Antenna Multipaction / Corona experience desired
• Matlab and/or Python Scripting and analysis desired
• Familiarity with RF test software and tools
• RF prototyping experience
• RF Systems Engineer background in RF PNT, NS, and TT&C systems
• Fundamental understanding of antenna theory and design
• Understands the effects of dynamic antenna gain and phase changes on GPS receiver performance
• RF design experience including knowledge of power amplifiers, microwave integrated circuit design and RF measurement techniques
• Experience with RF parts selection and evaluation
• Demonstrated understanding of RF test equipment (Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generator, etc.)
• Ability to design and plan for designs to experience flight environments (vibration, temperature, multipaction, corona)
• Vendor interface experience, including evaluating vendor solutions
• Vendor spec writing and procurement experience

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Top Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: 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 Schedules: 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.

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off

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.

(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.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: RF Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First