Radio Operations Engineer - Level 4

Radio Operations Engineer
- Level 4

You will be the Radio Operations Engineer
- Level 4 for the Radio Operations team which is responsible for…

As the Radio Operations Engineer
- Level 4 you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management, programming, maintenance, and repair of PLMR P‑25 radio systems and flight‑operations air‑band radios at the Palmdale facility.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Program, configure, and maintain hand‑held, mobile, and base P‑25 radios, interfacing with the vendor for support and repair.
• Maintain and repair flight‑operations air‑band radios (fixed, remote, and mobile stations) to ensure uninterrupted flight and ground operations.
• Install PLMR P‑25 radio systems in company vehicles and provide 24/7 emergency‑service availability.
• Perform acceptance testing on flight hardware following Lockheed Martin test procedures.
• Utilize RF test equipment (digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF power meters, signal simulators) to troubleshoot and validate radio performance.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

A detail‑oriented radio‑systems professional with strong electronics knowledge, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a 24/7 environment.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
- This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Location:

Palmdale, CA

• Experience reading schematic diagrams, electronic assembly drawings, engineering change orders, test procedures and rework documents as required.
• Familiarity with basic Satellite Communications (SATCOM) and multi‑channel (MUX) transmission mediums such as VIASAT, STARLINK and Cambium Microwave Radio Frequency (RF) systems.
• Experience with commercial versions:
  Bear Com;
  Day Wireless/Motorola; MCA mobile communications of America.
• Familiarity with recording servers and Call Managers that record Telephonic and RF transmissions of both the Motorola LMR and VOIP telephone systems.
• Familiarity with Data Networking fundamentals to include managing, monitoring, configuring and troubleshooting data networks to include Cisco, Aruba routers and switches utilized on the Motorola network and applying certificate updates and software upgrades of peripheral equipment as required.

• Experience performing routine Preventive Maintenance (PM) task and inspection on all associated Radio Operations electronic equipment.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting RF, Digital and/or analog assemblies.
• Experience with installation and maintenance of antennas and associated equipment on antenna towers in support of multiple radio frequency networks.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Visio etc.) and Windows operating systems is desired.

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

Secret

Expression of Interest:
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. Should this match be 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.

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