Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago
RF Payload Program Manager
Highlands Ranch, Sunnyvale California, Colorado
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$174K/yr - $301K/yr
7+ years expLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace company, and they are seeking an RF Payload Program Manager. The role involves overseeing the technical, cost, and schedule aspects of a cross-functional team responsible for the payload portion of the MUOS satellite constellation, ensuring all RF engineering activities meet performance requirements.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for technical, cost and schedule of a cross functional aligned team responsible for delivering the payload portion of the Phase 2 The MUOS SLE IPT is a cross functional, government aligned team responsible for delivering the Phase 2 extension of the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite constellation
Provide authoritative technical and programmatic direction for all radio‑frequency (RF) engineering activities
Oversee RF architecture development, spectrum management, antenna integration, and link‑budget verification
Ensure that performance requirements for the Payload development are met on schedule and within cost constraints
Ensure rapid resolution of cross‑team RF internally and externally to ensure seamless coordination with payload, launch‑vehicle, and ground‑segment partners
Act as a Program focal point for his/her discipline, drive technical and program decisions, and keep the team aligned with the Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), Earned Value Management (EVM) and the contract’s Fixed Price Incentive Fee (FPIF) requirements
Qualification
Required
Minimum 7 years in satellite communications, or RF Payload programs
Proven experience on an Integrated Product Team for a government‐owned, Fixed Price or FPIF contract
Strong knowledge of MUOS type narrowband SATCOM (X, Ka, UHF bands)
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or a related engineering discipline
Security Clearance: Secret
Preferred
Master's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or a related engineering discipline
Ability to influence cross functional teams, resolve conflicts, and present technical information clearly to both technical and non technical audiences
Strong knowledge with Earned Value Management, Program Baseline Reviews (IBR/EDR/FDR), and general understanding of DFARS/ FAR contract clauses/provisions
Proficiency with MBSE tools (i.e. Cameo, DOORS), system architecture modeling, and configuration management processes
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
10001+ employees
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$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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