RF Engineer; Level V - Top Secret clearance

Job Overview

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an experienced RF Engineer to join our team in Littleton, CO. In this role, you will support the Global Security portfolio of programs by performing payload analysis on world‑class RF payloads across various stages of each program’s lifecycle. This role will work closely with other RF Engineers, Box and Sub‑Systems CPEs, leaders, and subject matter experts to ensure the success of payload products and milestones.

Example assignments include cascade analysis, verification, trades, modeling, calibration, risk/opportunity assessment, support to proposal efforts, and payload post‑test analysis.

• Perform payload analysis on RF payloads across program lifecycle stages.
• Collaborate with RF Engineers, CPEs, and subject matter experts.
• Execute cascade analysis, verification, trades, and modeling.
• Calibrate payloads and assess risks/opportunities.
• Support proposal efforts and conduct payload post‑test analysis.

• Experience developing and analyzing technical requirements, and allocating functions to satellite subsystems or components.
• Experience with MATLAB or other coding.
• Active TS/SCI w/Poly clearance required.

• Team player capable of working cross‑functionally.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience defining end‑to‑end performance and functionality of RF payloads consistent with mission needs and CONOPS.
• Experience developing specifications and interface definitions for digitally processed RF payloads.
• Experience defining external interfaces for antennas, active/passive RF components, receivers/transmitters, and digital processors.
• Experience certifying and selling off an RF payload or subsystem to the customer.
• Proven ability to execute major milestone reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Experience with AI/ML data analysis techniques.
• Experience programming in Python.

Applicants must possess a currently active Top Secret clearance and must obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w/Poly clearance.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days. Applicants are encouraged to apply within 5–30 days of the requisition posting date to receive optimal consideration.

Littleton, CO