RF Engineering Associate Manager - TS/SCI clearance

Lockheed Martin; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 151,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, CO is seeking an RF Engineering Associate Manager (Level 4) to lead a team delivering space RF hardware. You will guide RF system architecture, manage engineers, and coordinate with senior program and customer leadership to ensure on-time execution.

The role emphasizes hands-on RF design, hardware testing, and coordination with Cost/Schedule performance in a dynamic environment. Onsite work only.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of RF fundamentals: S-Parameters, antenna theory, propagation and/or microwave circuit design.
• Technical experience in RF design for space applications including antennas and SDRs.
• Experience translating technical concepts for stakeholders and presenting to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Directs the architecting and designing of RF systems and circuitry.
• Manages recruitment, selection, training, performance and recognition for RF staff.
• Oversees hardware layout, prototyping and test activities for RF hardware.
• Supports lifecycle cost, reliability, availability and maintainability analyses.

Skills

RF fundamentals

RF design for space

Leadership / team management

Communicate to stakeholders

Job description

Standard Job Description

Position details

Location: Littleton, CO

Work Schedule: 9x80

Position type: Full-time onsite (this is not a hybrid position)

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an RF Engineering Associate Manager (Level 4) to join our team in Littleton, CO! In this role you will drive technical, cost and schedule execution as a Radio Frequency Associate Manager in the Space Protection Program area. You will work hand in hand with senior program and customer leadership teams to deliver mission critical RF hardware and capabilities. This position will also be responsible for the daily management of a team of RF Engineers and the delivery of space flight hardware. If you thrive in a dynamic and fast paced work environment, working hand in hand with our customers to develop and field cutting edge RF technologies, this position is for you!

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Standard Job Description

Directs the architecting and designing of Radio Frequency systems and circuitry. Coordinates subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Manages the design and development of RF circuitry used in high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers. Leads the staff responsible for hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test. Oversees the preparation of the following: test methods and specifications; analysis and testing of RF hardware to verify performance characteristics. Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during the deliverable assembly and test phase. Manages the development of RF System/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.

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of RF fundamentals: S-Parameters, antenna theory, propagation and/or microwave circuit design
• Technical experience in RF design for space applications to include antennas, software defined radios and/or ground equipment
• Experience translating technical concepts for stakeholders and presenting findings to senior customer and/or program leadership

Security Clearance / Work Authorization

• To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen.
• Prior to starting employment, selected candidates will be required to possess TS/SCI clearance. For this position, applicants must possess a currently Active TS/SCI security clearance to be considered.
• Selected candidates will be required to obtain, and maintain, a TS/SCI w/poly for long term employment on this program.

Desired Skills

• Control Account Management (CAM) experience
• Familiarity with Earned Value Metrics to manage program cost
• Experience managing program schedules with Microsoft Project
• Experience in team leadership to include assessing/growing talent, mentorship and training
• Active TS/SCI w/Poly clearance
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00

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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.