RF Engineering Manager - Secret Clearance

Job ID: 687532BR Date posted: Feb. 25, 2025
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The Lockheed Martin Space Radio Frequency (RF) Talent Center (RFTC) team is seeking an experienced RF Engineering Manager. As an RF Engineering Manager, you will lead and drive collaboration between diverse teams of RF engineers located in multiple Lockheed Martin sites that support the RF design, development, and new technology implementation efforts of the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) and Strategic Reentry Programs.

The FBM and Strategic Reentry Programs are experiencing significant growth, and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of strategic deterrence.

FBM and Strategic Reentry are long standing programs that have been a part of the United States strategic deterrence mission for over 60 years. As we enter the next phase of FBM and Strategic Reentry, there are significant opportunities for growth and career development. As a part of the FBM and Strategic Reentry team, we can build, replenish, & modernize this crucial national asset with today’s tools & technology to benefit the world, the nation, our states, and our communities!

Your Responsibilities will Include
• Providing technical coaching and mentoring to team members
• Driving technical excellence, affordability, and program execution
• Supporting RF development and execution of program requirements
• Promoting customer focus and serving as the RF technical conscience for the program
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage a group of RF engineers supporting multiple but related projects simultaneously.
• Manage and coordinate with external partners, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure successful program execution.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of complex project schedules, ensuring alignment with program goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, quality, program office, and procurement.
• Interact with senior management, customers, and suppliers to resolve issues and ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Provide regular program status to senior management and customers.
• Analyze and mitigate risks, identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Work full time onsite in Valley Forge PA or Denver CO, potential domestic travel (up to 10%) to support program activities.
Basic Qualifications:
• Demonstrated RF engineering development team leadership skills and experience (teams of 4 to 8).
• Demonstrated experience in RF hardware requirements generation, design, integration, test, and troubleshooting.
• Proven experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, with a strong track record of delivering results on time, and within budget.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Project, Excel, Power Point and Word.
• This position requires the selected employee be a U.S. Citizen.
• Qualified applicants must possess at minimum, a currently Active DoD Secret security clearance with an ability to attain a Top-Secret security clearance.
Desired Skills:
• RF hardware development experience applicable to reentry vehicle sensor design and support test equipment.
• Experienced in change proposal and proposal basis of estimates cost generation, documentation, and planning.
• Experience in the defense or aerospace industry.
• Experience with Contract Management and procurement processes.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and other project management tools and techniques
• Familiarity with defense industry program management processes and systems.
• Experienced in Cost Account Management (CAM) and scheduling management.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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 $134,300 - $257,400. 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