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While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, in-vest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.\nAt Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the work-force to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.\nJoin us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.\nLockheed Martin Space is seeking a Laser Communication Engineer to support the Laser Communication Engineering team in Littleton, CO.\nLaser Communication subsystems are an emerging need for our platforms and serve missions ranging from human space flight, commercial broadband services, national intelligence, protected communications, Pointing/Navigation/Timing, and more.\nOur product portfolio addresses the critical needs of our commercial, civil, and government customers to field 5G communication solutions.\nAs a Laser Communication Engineer you will contribute toward the development and delivery of Laser Communication subsystem solutions for space platforms.\nIn this role you will:\nContribute to the procurement, design, development, test and integration of space-based optical communication systems.\nDevelop specifications, perform product trade analyses, execute detailed implementation, conduct laboratory and field testing, validate performance through analysis\nTesting and certify a deliverable product, and/or integrate the product onto a space vehicle.\nArchitects and designs Radio Frequency systems and circuitry. Designs and develops RF circuitry used in high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers. Responsible for hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test. Prepares test methods and specifications; analyzes and tests RF hardware to verify performance characteristics. Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during the deliverable assembly and test phase. In addition, develops RF System/Subsystem Architectures consisting of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment. Performs link analysis and optimization, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources. Develops and allocates RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements. Identifies and tracks RF technical performance measurements (TPMs). Performs RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis. Supports Life Cycle Costs, reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis.\nBasic Qualifications\nExperience with technical document writing/editing\nFamiliar with use of Excel, DOORs, Jira, Confluence and/or Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo.\nTechnical training or coursework with fiber optic or free space optical communication (laser communication)\nActive Top Secret clearance; must be able to obtain a TS/SCI; US Citizenship required\nDesired Skills\nDegree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline\nCurrent or active TS/SCI\nExperience with delivering technical presentations to a technical audience\nExperience developing specifications for Laser Communication products and defining RF/Optical system interfaces for a spacecraft.\nAbility to develop and analyze technical requirements, perform trade studies and allocate functions down to laser communication subsystem and/or components.\nExperience with generating, reviewing and tracking engineering deliverables\nExperience with laser communication subsystem performance analysis using MATLAB or similar analytical tools for link budget\nExperience with the development and execution of laser communication subsystem tests\nExperience as a member or leader of a multi-functional team\nProficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00\nAt Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.\nThe salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.\nBenefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. 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