Radio Frequency Engineer Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 121,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Colorado Springs is seeking a senior RF engineer to design and integrate RF systems for space-ground communications. You will lead a team in a high‑performing environment, architecting antennas, transmitters, receivers, and RF subsystems while coordinating with customers and partners.

Required are a strong background in RF hardware, SDR familiarity, and programming in C++ or Python, with 9 years of experience or a master’s degree plus relevant work.

Qualifications

• Experience with fixed and full-motion Ground Antennas and related components.
• U.S. Citizen with final Top Secret clearance SCI eligible.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 9 years experience or 7 years with Master's.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design RF systems and circuitry for high frequency and microwave applications.
• Develop RF hardware, layout, testing, and prototypes.
• Perform RF system/subsystem trade studies and CAIV analysis.
• Support Life Cycle Costs, reliability, availability and maintainability analyses.

Skills

Ground Antennas

RF concepts

Team leadership

Technical project management

U.S. Citizenship with TS clearance SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (9 years) / 7 years with Master's

Tools

Software Defined Radio (SDR)

C++

Python

Job description

Standard Job Description Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

Standard Job Description Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
Lockheed Martin Space Cyber Program GPS Control Segment is seeking a candidate with proven analytical and Radio Frequency (RF) engineering skills who thrives in a high-performing team environment. This candidate should be familiar with common roles and missions used in U.S. Government Space operational environments. They should be comfortable engaging with government personnel and be able to develop and maintain a software-defined radio interface to and from Ground Antenna assets as well as assist with maintenance activities in the field. Development and fielding of future Ground Antenna assets to support the GPS Ground Sustainment mission is expected. A mission-first attitude is a must along with a willingness to go above and beyond to support customers. The candidate will need to be able to lead others with limited direction while maintaining awareness of and adapting to changing priorities. The selected candidate will engage at various levels (from technical and executive) across LM Space, mission partners, industry, and customers, therefore needed demonstrated strong oral and written communications skills. Additionally, occasional support to test events and exercises may be required. Some minimal on-call support may be required outside of normal business hours.
The candidate architects and designs Radio Frequency systems and circuitry. Designs and develops RF circuitry used in high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers. Responsible for hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test. Prepares test methods and specifications; analyzes and tests RF hardware to verify performance characteristics. Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during the deliverable assembly and test phase. In addition, develops RF System/Subsystem Architectures consisting of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment. Performs link analysis and optimization, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources. Develops and allocates RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements. Identifies and tracks RF technical performance measurements (TPMs). Performs RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis. Supports Life Cycle Costs, reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis.
Basic Qualifications

• Experience with fixed and full-motion Ground Antennas, including internal and related components (e.g., ACU, SSPA, feed, SpectralNet RF-over-IP devices, radomes, radios/receivers, T&F devices, etc.)
• General understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) communication concepts and technologies
• A team player with a demonstrated ability to lead, with excellent communications and interpersonal skills, in a cross-functional environment (customers, management, and peers), guiding them to work as one team with common goals. Technical project management skills are necessary
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen with a current, final Top Secret clearance SCI eligible
• Ability and willingness to travel to both CONUS/OCONUS locations up to 25%
• Bachelor's degree (Electrical Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience/combined education (with 9 years professional experience) or 7 years of professional experience with a related Master's degree

Desired Skills

• Ability to develop and analyze technical requirements, performing trade studies, and understand allocations flowed down to RF antenna, subsystems, and/or components
• Experience and/or familiarity with Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies and C++ or Python programming languages
• Experience with Spectrum Analyzer equipment to conduct RF site surveys and determine potential sources of interference
• Experience defining end-to-end performance and functionality of RF antenna and/or subsystems consistent with mission needs and CONOPS
• Experience analyzing and verifying technical requirements/functions for antenna systems
• Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills
• Experience reviewing supplier/factory data results to show compliance with RF antenna engineering requirements
• Experience with certifying and selling off an RF antenna or subsystem to the customer

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $120600.00 - $224000.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.