Lockheed Martin · 21 hours ago
RF Engineer / Mission Analysis IV
Littleton, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelLockheed Martin is a leader in space technology and security, seeking an RF Engineer to provide project and technical leadership on their Space Mission Integration team. The role involves applying RF and payload expertise to develop and analyze RF system architectures, conduct analysis for client deliverables, and mentor junior personnel.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conducting RF and other mission essential analysis for proposals, studies, trades, and programs
Act as client-facing lead for projects in the national security space and other mission area
Plan and execute analysis efforts in coordination with internal and external clients
Enthusiastically participate in the technical growth of junior engineers and analysts
Utilize your creativity and problem solving skills to think outside the box and address novel technical challenges
Qualification
Required
A strong background of systems thinking and RF expertise is required for this position
This includes link budget analysis and optimization, developing RF system functional and performance requirements, performing technical trades for RF systems and components, and supporting life cycle availability and reliability analysis from a mission perspective
An ideal candidate will possess an RF engineering background, have an ability to and interest in learning skills outside of RF, be willing to think outside the box, and be skilled at analysis to creatively solve the most challenging and dynamic problems in the space mission area
Conducting RF and other mission essential analysis for proposals, studies, trades, and programs
Act as client-facing lead for projects in the national security space and other mission area
Plan and execute analysis efforts in coordination with internal and external clients
Enthusiastically participate in the technical growth of junior engineers and analysts
Utilize your creativity and problem solving skills to think outside the box and address novel technical challenges
Preferred
Master's degree with strong Math, Physics, and/or Statistics background
Active TS/SCI clearance
Experience with antenna design (feeds, reflectors, phased arrays, etc.)
Experience with state estimation and geolocation analysis
Experience managing projects, often in ambiguous situations
Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully between multiple engineering disciplines
Experience in the national security space and related mission areas
Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills from a systems perspective
Strong communications and teamwork skills
Unbridled enthusiasm the broader space and national security mission area
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.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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