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Senior RF Engineer (Level III)

Lockheed Martin logoLockheed Martin$110,300–$204,900/yrLittleton, CO, United StatesPosted 4d ago

This posting asks for U.S. citizenship. It also names a Secret clearance.

The posting offers a 9/80, 4/10 or other compressed week. More with a 9/80 schedule

About the role

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.

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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

At 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.

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.

Copied from the listing Lockheed Martin published, verified 31 Oct 2026.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Space builds GPS and missile warning satellites, NASA's Orion crew capsule and deep space probes.

Littleton is home to Lockheed Martin's Waterton Canyon space campus, for production, engineering and testing, where it built a $350 million satellite production facility. (Source: Denver7)

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