RF Payload Program Manager

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in satellite communications, or RF Payload programs.
• Proven experience on an Integrated Product Team for a government‑owned, Fixed Price or FPIF contract.
• Strong knowledge of MUOS type narrow band SATCOM (X, Ka, UHF bands).
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or a related engineering discipline (Master’s preferred).

Job Code/Title

L3046:
Program Management Sr Mgr

Job Description

The position is for a Payload RF IPT Program Manager who is responsible for technical, cost and schedule of a cross‑functional aligned team responsible for delivering the payload portion of the Phase 2 The MUOS SLE IPT. The MUOS SLE IPT is a cross‑functional, government‑aligned team responsible for delivering the Phase 2 extension of the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite constellation.

The RF IPT Lead is critical to the success of the MUOS Service Life Extension (SLE) because they provide authoritative technical and programmatic direction for all radio‑frequency (RF) engineering activities, which are the heart of the system’s communication capability. By overseeing RF architecture development, spectrum management, antenna integration, and link‑budget verification, the IPT Lead ensures that performance requirements for the Payload development are met on schedule and within cost constraints.

The IPT Lead will need to ensure rapid resolution of cross‑team RF internally and externally to ensure seamless coordination with payload, launch‑vehicle, and ground‑segment partners. This focused leadership safeguards the RF subsystem’s integrity, reduces risk of costly redesigns, and directly supports the MUOS SLE’s mandate to deliver reliable, high‑capacity communications for warfighters worldwide.

The IPT Member will act as a Program focal point for his/her discipline, drive technical and program decisions, and keep the team aligned with the Integrated Baseline Review (I ), Earned Value Management (EVM) and the contract’s Fixed Price Incentive Fee (FPIF) requirements.

Desired Skills

• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams, resolve conflicts, and present technical information clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong knowledge with Earned Value Management, Program Baseline Reviews (I /EDR/FDR), and general understanding of DFARS/FAR contract clauses and provisions.
• Proficiency with MBSE tools (e.g., Cameo, DOORS), system architecture modeling, and configuration management processes.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. If this match is identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely

Onsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Select the Telework Classification for this Position

Employee will work on‑site full‑time.

Ability to Telecommute

No telecommuting.

Shift

First.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five‑day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time Off benefits.

Work Schedule

9x80 every other Friday off.

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Security Clearance

Secret.

LMCareers Business Unit

SPACE.

Program

MUOS Service Life Extension.

Department

57I0A00:
Integrated Product Team.

Job Class

RF Engineering.

Job Category

Experienced Professional.

City, State

Highlands Ranch‑CO, Sunnyvale‑CA.

City

Highlands Ranch, Sunnyvale.

Zip

80129, 94089.

Virtual

No.

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

No.

Req Type

Full‑Time.

Direct/Indirect

Direct.

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