Digital Payload Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE)

Job ID: 686581BR Date posted: Feb. 10, 2025 Program: Tranche 2 Beta (Wildfire SDA)
Description: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.

Do you want to be part of a dynamic, fast-moving, high-performance team that's creating a best-in-class team culture, all while quickly adapting to ever-changing customer requirements?

The RF Payload Systems Engineering team on the Wildfire program portfolio is looking for a Digital Payload Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE). The RSE will manage the crypto, timing, and digital communication units on the payload subsystem. The RSE role entails supplier oversight, including Failure Review Board (FRB) support and guidance, acceptance of hardware, up to certification of hardware. This role will also be responsible for supporting the integrated subsystem through Assembly Test & Launce (ATLO) campaigns and will support Space Vehicle (SV) integrated test activities, including first time operations and environmental testing.

Successful applicants will typically possess 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Aerospace, or another related engineering field) or equivalent experience/combined education.
Basic Qualifications:
Skill Requirements:
• Experience with digital communication hardware
• Experience with RF Communication Systems

Security Clearance Requirements:
• To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen.
• Qualified applicants must possess an Active Secret security clearance (DOD Secret)
Desired Skills:
• Graduate degree in an engineering/ technical discipline from an accredited college
• Experience in Networking routing/traffic management and troubleshooting
• Experience in Digital communication
• Experience with RF Communication 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
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $93,400 - $179,000. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: RF Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First