Senior RF Engineer (Level III)

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join our Payload Systems Engineering team on the Wildfire program portfolio! This Digital Payload Subsystem Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) will :

• Manage the crypto, timing, and digital communication units on the payload subsystem.
• Provide supplier oversight, including Failure Review Board (FRB) support and guidance, acceptance of hardware, up to certification of hardware.
• Support the integrated subsystem through Assembly Test & Launce (ATLO) campaigns.
• Support Space Vehicle (SV) integrated test activities, including first time operations and environmental testing.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher (Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field preferred)
• Experience with digital communication hardware
• Experience with RF communication systems
• Ability to obtain DoD SECRET security clearance; must be a US citizen

Desired Skills

• Graduate degree in an engineering/ technical discipline from an accredited college
• Experience in Networking routing/traffic management and troubleshooting
• Experience with Space Systems
• Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) and/or Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) certification (or equivalent)
• Systems engineering experience including generation and derivation of requirements
• Experience with Systems Integration and Verification
• Hardware and/or software troubleshooting experience
• Previous Space Vehicle and/or Payload Assembly Test & Launch (ATLO) experience
• Ability to work support off-shifts and weekends as needed
• Experience supporting or leading Failure Review Board (FRB) meetings
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with management, and peers
• Experience/Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00

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The 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.

Benefits 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.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.