Senior Staff RF Engineer, Payload Lead

Job ID: 654390BR Date posted: Oct. 09, 2023 Program: Druid Peak
Description:Come join the Lockheed Martin Space Radio Frequency (RF) Talent Center team 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.

Do you want to be part of a dynamic, fast-moving, high-performance team that's creating a best-in-class team culture, all while quickly adapting to ever-changing customer requirements?

The Senior Staff RF Engineer, Payload Lead will be responsible for the technical design and development of the Payload communications subsystem within the RF Talent Center for the Druid Peak Program.

The communication subsystem consists of digital, RF, and optical components and that collectively transmit mission information across a group of satellites.

Manages the development of Subsystem Architectures consisting of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment. Coordinates link analysis and optimization, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources. Manages the development and allocation of RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements. Oversees the identification and tracking of RF technical performance measurements (TPMs). Monitors RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis. Supports Life Cycle Costs, reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis.

The Senior Staff RF Engineer, Payload Lead position encourages 'systems thinking' throughout the product lifecycle. To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin nurtures an inclusive work environment that inspires diverse perspectives and big-picture thinking.

To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin nurtures an inclusive work environment that inspires diverse perspectives and big-picture thinking.

At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design, and build solutions to some of the world’s toughest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence, and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus, and, if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Basic Qualifications:
- 14+ years of combined technical experience which could include: electrical engineering, RF/Antenna design, systems engineering and/or integration and test including leadership experience

- BS in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, suppliers, management, and peers

- Experience with RF communications systems

- Proven experience writing and deriving complex subsystem level requirements

- Understanding of antenna pattern design and analysis

- Candidate must be self-motivated, team-oriented, and capable of working with minimal direction

- Ability to interact with hardware developers, software developers, and subcontractors to ensure mission requirements are satisfied.

- Understanding of RF communications systems link budget analysis

- Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Desired Skills:
- Demonstrated experience with delivering communication hardware for space applications
- Experience executing on space-based satellite programs
- Experieince with specifying, developing, testing, delivering RF or Digital Hardware for space applications
- Familiarity with Classified Programs
- Experience in RF testing environment
- Network and spectrum analyzer experience
- Experience analyzing, identifying, and developing mitigation methods to address co-site concerns
- Electromagnetic simulation of sensors and host platform interactions
- Experience with requirements and Interface Control Document (ICD) development
- Experience with test planning and execution with an understanding of all the interdependencies
- Radio sensor test: indoor anechoic, outdoor, airborne or on-orbit
- Strong presentation skills and capable of briefing audiences of varying technical knowledge
- Experience with full systems engineering design lifecycle
- Proficient working with RF design simulation tools – ADS, HFSS, Matlab/SIMULINK, SystemVue
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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 and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, or Washington is $134,300 - $257,400. 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 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO); receive 40 hours of Granted PTO annually for incidental absences; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of PTO per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO is prorated based on hours worked and start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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