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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

RF Payload Program Manager

positionHighlands Ranch, CO
timeContract
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Payload RF IPT Program Manager responsible for overseeing the technical, cost, and schedule aspects of a cross-functional team. The role emphasizes ensuring the integrity of RF engineering activities and coordination among various stakeholders to deliver high-capacity communications for warfighters.

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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
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
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

RF engineeringEarned Value ManagementProgram Baseline ReviewsMBSE toolsSystem architecture modelingConflict resolutionTechnical presentation

Required

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

Company

Lockheed Martin

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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.
dateFounded in 1912
location
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.lockheedmartin.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key 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
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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