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This role is suited for an experienced RF professional who can drive technical strategy for RF seekers, manage seeker supplier relationships and technical performance, and shape seeker capabilities across program.\nWhat You Will Be Doing\nServing as the technical authority for seeker RF design, analysis, integration, and test across program\nDriving seeker RF architecture decisions and requirements flow-down to suppliers\nManaging seeker supplier technical performance, including specification development, statement of work definition, design reviews, and acceptance of deliverables\nLeading supplier technical interchange meetings (TIMs), source selection, and competitive sourcing strategies for seeker hardware\nOverseeing RF seeker integration into the missile system, resolving interface, performance, and environmental challenges\nLeading trade studies, risk assessments, and root-cause investigations for seeker RF performance issues across the supply base\nMentoring engineers and contributing to proposal efforts and competitive strategy for seeker-related scope\nCandidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field; Master's degree or PhD preferred\nMinimum 5 years of professional experience in RF engineering, with demonstrated experience in missile seekers or RF sensor subsystems\nExperience in RF missile seeker design, architecture, and integration (active, semi-active, or passive), including requirements flow-down to suppliers\nDemonstrated experience managing hardware suppliers, including specification development, statement of work definition, design reviews, and acceptance of deliverables\nComprehensive understanding of antenna theory, RF front-end architectures, and RF seeking/sensing systems, with proficiency in MATLAB and RF simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, ADS, SystemVue)\nExperience integrating RF subsystems into a larger weapon or vehicle system and supporting laboratory/production test\nDemonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and manage supplier technical relationships\nMust be a US Citizen; must possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance\nDesired Skills\nDirect experience with RF missile seeker development programs across the full lifecycle (requirements, design, integration, test, and production)\nExperience managing seeker suppliers and subcontractors, including source selection, supplier development, and resolution of supplier technical/quality issues\nExperience as a technical lead, IPT lead, or chief engineer on a major defense program involving seekers or guided weapons\nExperience with hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) and system integration test environments at the seeker and weapon system level\nKnowledge of DoD acquisition lifecycle, milestone reviews, technical baseline management, and supplier/subcontract management\nExperience with IRAD/R&D technology maturation and emerging RF seeker technologies (e.g., advanced ECCM, GaN front-ends)\nPatent disclosures, technical publications, or conference presentations in RF/microwave engineering, RADAR, or seekers\nActive DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $120600.00 - $224000.00\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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