Senior RF Systems Architect - MILSATCOM Ground

Lockheed Martin; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 185,000 - 344,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Bethesda, MD seeks a Sr Staff RF Engineer to provide architectural guidance for RF systems in the Ground segment, shaping design, integration and test for space infrastructure. The role demands strong RF domain knowledge and collaboration across teams to deliver secure, high-performance solutions.

Applicants should have hands-on experience with RF gateway equipment, satellite ground systems, and hold a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience with RF gateway equipment (X/Ka/UHF bands), SSPAs, frequency converters, test equipment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Detailed knowledge of systems engineering processes with experience in requirements, CONOPS, ICD, or architecture.
• Prior experience with satellite ground systems design, development, integration, and test.
• A Secret clearance is required prior to start (U.S. citizen).

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural guidance and strategic direction for RF systems and subsystems for the Ground segment.
• Support integration, test, and delivery of the Ground segment.
• Design RF circuitry for high frequency and microwave applications, including antennas and transceivers.
• Develop RF system architectures and perform trade studies and TPMs.
• Support lifecycle costs, reliability, availability, and maintainability analyses.

Skills

RF systems expertise

Communication skills

Systems engineering

US citizenship

Tools

Test equipment

SSPAs

Frequency converters

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space in Bethesda, MD seeks a Sr Staff RF Engineer to provide architectural guidance for RF systems in the Ground segment, shaping design, integration and test for space infrastructure. The role demands strong RF domain knowledge and collaboration across teams to deliver secure, high-performance solutions.

Applicants should have hands-on experience with RF gateway equipment, satellite ground systems, and hold a Secret clearance.