Lockheed Martin · 11 hours ago
Payload RF Engineer Staff (Level IV)
Highlands Ranch, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffLockheed Martin is seeking a motivated RF Staff Engineer to lead a skilled team in Highlands Ranch, CO, supporting the Space Development Agency's Wildfire Program Portfolio. The role focuses on the design, development, and delivery of communication subsystems for a satellite constellation, while guiding a team of engineers to ensure successful execution of technical requirements and specifications.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and develop an experienced team of RF engineers while promoting technical excellence and career growth
Build the talent pipeline by mentoring and training RF engineering staff
Own and manage all payload systems engineering work products including specifications, requirements, analyses, and verification/test plans and strategies
Ensure Lockheed Martin Space standard processes, tools, best practices, and training are properly implemented across the team
Work to integrate the testbed, Payload RSE, and Payload CPE teams towards a common goal of mission-capable design, verifiable test requirements and ATLO campaign planning
Collaborate and communicate effectively across program leadership, including Program Management, Chief Engineer, and IPT leads
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline (e.g. Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or other relevant discipline)
Demonstrated people management skills including mentoring, coaching, performance management, and team development
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across stakeholders effectively, including customers, suppliers, management, and peers
Experience developing and delivering RF or digital hardware for space applications
Background as a CPE or RSE or equivalent role
Experience working on Mission Assurance Class C and/or D Programs
Experience/Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Active Secret Security Clearance
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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