Lockheed Martin

RF Engineering Associate Manager - TS/SCI clearance

Lockheed Martin$135K — $251K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in RF design, specifically for space applications
  • Strong knowledge of RF fundamentals including S-Parameters and antenna theory
  • Familiarity with software-defined radios and ground equipment related to RF systems
  • Proven ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
  • Active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory for this role

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and management of RF circuitry for high frequency and microwave applications
  • Supervise a team of RF Engineers to ensure timely delivery of space flight hardware
  • Coordinate the recruitment, training, and performance assessments of RF engineering personnel
  • Oversee the development of RF System/Subsystem Architectures and performance requirements
  • Conduct link analysis and optimization for RF systems

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • 401(k) matching contribution
  • Paid time off and Holidays
  • Parental Leave and Employee Assistance Programs
  • Education Assistance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
Full Job Description
Position details:

Location: Littleton, CO
Work Schedule: 9x80
Position type: Full-time onsite (this is not a hybrid position)

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an RF Engineering Associate Manager (Level 4) to join our team in Littleton, CO!

In this role you will drive technical, cost and schedule execution as a Radio Frequency Associate Manager in the Space Protection Program area. You will work hand in hand with senior program and customer leadership teams to deliver mission critical RF hardware and capabilities. This position will also be responsible for the daily management of a team of RF Engineers and the delivery of space flight hardware. If you thrive in a dynamic and fast paced work environment, working hand in hand with our customers to develop and field cutting edge RF technologies, this position is for you!

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Standard Job Description:

Directs the architecting and designing of Radio Frequency systems and circuitry. Coordinates subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Manages the design and development of RF circuitry used in high frequency and microwave applications, including receivers, transmitters, antennas, and frequency synthesizers. Leads the staff responsible for hardware layout, component evaluation, prototype construction, and test. Oversees the preparation of the following: test methods and specifications; analysis and testing of RF hardware to verify performance characteristics. Provides inputs to Product Development for formal documentation and supports manufacturing during the deliverable assembly and test phase. Manages the development of RF System/Subsystem Architectures consisting of: antennas, transmitters, receivers, low noise amplifiers, high power amplifiers, RF conversion elements and transmission line equipment. Coordinates link analysis and optimization, including effects of propagation medium and possible interference sources. Manages the development and allocation of RF system and subsystem functional and performance requirements. Oversees the identification and tracking of RF technical performance measurements (TPMs). Monitors RF system/subsystem/component trade studies and CAIV analysis. Supports Life Cycle Costs, reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis.

Basic Qualifications

- Knowledge of RF fundamentals: S-Parameters, antenna theory, propagation and/or microwave circuit design
- Technical experience in RF design for space applications to include antennas, software defined radios and/or ground equipment
- Experience translating technical concepts for stakeholders and presenting findings to senior customer and/or program leadership

Security Clearance / Work Authorization:
• To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen.
• Prior to starting employment, selected candidates will be required to possess TS/SCI clearance. For this position, applicants must possess a currently Active TS/SCI security clearance to be considered.
• Selected candidates will be required to obtain, and maintain, a TS/SCI w/poly for long term employment on this program.

Desired Skills

- Control Account Management (CAM) experience
- Familiarity with Earned Value Metrics to manage program cost
- Experience managing program schedules with Microsoft Project
- Experience in team leadership to include assessing/growing talent, mentorship and training
- Active TS/SCI w/Poly clearance
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00

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.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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