Lockheed Martin · 3 months ago
Payload RF Engineer Staff (Level IV)
Highlands Ranch Colorado
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$124K/yr - $218K/yrLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a motivated RF Staff Engineer to lead a skilled team in supporting the Space Development Agency's Wildfire Program Portfolio. This role involves the design, development, and delivery of communication subsystems for satellite missions, while guiding a team of engineers in achieving technical excellence and collaboration across various engineering disciplines.
National DefenseCyber SecurityAerospaceManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and develop an experienced team of RF engineers while promoting technical excellence and career growth
Build the talent pipeline by mentoring and training RF engineering staff
Own and manage all payload systems engineering work products including specifications, requirements, analyses, and verification/test plans and strategies
Ensure Lockheed Martin Space standard processes, tools, best practices, and training are properly implemented across the team
Work to integrate the testbed, Payload RSE, and Payload CPE teams towards a common goal of mission-capable design, verifiable test requirements and ATLO campaign planning
Collaborate and communicate effectively across program leadership, including Program Management, Chief Engineer, and IPT leads
Qualification
Required
Experience in RF design, systems engineering, or integration and test
Informal or formal lead/leadership experience
Experience with design reviews, test readiness, integration, or delivery
To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to obtain a secret clearance
Successful applicants will typically possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in a related (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or other relevant discipline)
Preferred
Demonstrated people management skills including mentoring, coaching, performance management, and team development
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across stakeholders effectively, including customers, suppliers, management, and peers
Experience developing and delivering RF or digital hardware for space applications
Background as a CPE or RSE or equivalent role
Experience working on Mission Assurance Class C and/or D Programs
Experience/Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Active Secret Security Clearance
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.
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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