RF Engineer, Senior (level III) - Secret Clearance

RF Engineer, Senior (Level III) - Secret clearance

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At 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 workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Come join the Lockheed Martin Space Radio Frequency (RF) Talent Center (RFTC) team and shape the future! You can join our mission and contribute to challenging programs in support of Space Vehicles, Hypersonics, Human Space Flight and Interplanetary Missions, Missile Defense, and more. The Senior RF Engineer role will be located at the Eastern Range and will be responsible for:

• Analyzing RF hardware to validate performance characteristics and ensure compliance with requirements, release documentation, and supporting programs through flight test to ensure performance integrity and mission success.
• Supporting life cycle considerations including cost analysis, reliability, maintainability, and obsolescence management.

Preferred candidates will bring deep expertise in range telemetry system operation, including experience with ground station architectures, link analysis, and trade studies. A strong working knowledge of RF communication theory, electromagnetic propagation, modulation techniques, and signal analysis across S- through X-band is highly valued. Proficiency with industry-standard test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and power meters is essential. Additional skills that will set you apart include:

• Familiarity with IRIG standards and telemetry data formatting
• Experience with Vista TEC™ software and telemetry decommutation programming
• Demonstrated ability to conduct CAIV analyses and manage cost and schedule commitments
• Expertise in developing RF system architectures spanning antennas, transmitters, receivers, amplifiers, and conversion elements

Successful applicants typically possess 3+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline.