Senior RF Engineer

Location:

Littleton, CO

Work Schedule:

9x80 (every other Friday off)

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

• Support the Global Positioning System (GPS) III/IIIF by performing payload integration and testing.
• Execute test procedure checkout on development hardware/software.
• Conduct system testing on flight vehicles.
• Perform characterization testing of complex payload products.
• Calibrate equipment and conduct risk/opportunity assessments.
• Support proposal efforts for the GPS program.
• Design and develop high‑reliability RF components, subsystems, and payloads for space and missile platforms.
• Conduct requirements analysis and decomposition.
• Develop specifications and perform architectural and product trade analyses.
• Execute detailed implementation, validate performance, and certify deliverable products.
• Support proposals and new business opportunities.

• Knowledge of hardware deliverables such as test, handling, and data reviews.
• Knowledge of RF/microwave, electromagnetics, and/or signal processing.
• Experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, arbitrary waveform generators).
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

• Experience developing and analyzing technical requirements and performing trade studies.
• Ability to support programs from new business to delivery, including proposal support, concept development, and post‑delivery technical support.
• Experience supporting program gates such as SRR, PDR, and CDR while leading technical development.
• Team player with demonstrated ability to participate in cross‑functional teams and communicate and coordinate work as one team with common goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including interaction with management and peers.
• Experience interfacing with customer representatives and higher‑level leadership.
• Experience with procurement and management of supplier‑developed hardware, including collaboration with enterprise subcontract management teams.
• Experience certifying and selling an RF payload or subsystem to the customer.
• Experience in technical management of subcontractors delivering RF hardware.
• Experience as a Certified Principal Engineer (CPE), Responsible System Engineer (RSE), or industry equivalent.
• Familiarity with GPS and enabling technologies.
• Knowledge and experience in adjacent disciplines (electrical systems, mechanical engineering, flight sciences).
• Previous experience with government customers and supporting organizations.
• Demonstrated technical depth in RF systems, RF electronics, or related engineering discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office:
  Word, Excel, and Access (Google equivalents acceptable).
• Active DoD Secret clearance.

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration. Clearance level:
Secret.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term Disability
• Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

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 in order to receive optimal consideration.