Senior RF Lead Engineer — Space Systems (Flexible Schedule)

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 167,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to lead a skilled team supporting SDA's Wildfire program portfolio with a focus on the T3 Tracking program. The role involves guiding design, development, and delivery of multiple spacecraft subsystems, including digital, RF, and optical components, across a satellite constellation.

You will lead Payload RSEs and CPEs, ensure requirements and test strategies are met, and collaborate with program leadership to align technical

Qualifications

• Experience in RF design, systems engineering, or integration and test.
• Experience guiding teams through major program milestones such as design reviews, test readiness, integration, or delivery.
• Technical or functional lead or leadership experience.

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.

Skills

RF design

Systems engineering

Integration and test

Team leadership

Program leadership collaboration

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to lead a skilled team supporting SDA's Wildfire program portfolio with a focus on the T3 Tracking program. The role involves guiding design, development, and delivery of multiple spacecraft subsystems, including digital, RF, and optical components, across a satellite constellation.

You will lead Payload RSEs and CPEs, ensure requirements and test strategies are met, and collaborate with program leadership to align technical