Payload Systems Engineer/Analyst, Senior Staff

Job ID: 682195BR Date posted: Dec. 12, 2024 Program: P224
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 Talent Center is looking for a Payload Systems Engineer/Analyst, who will work on a classified mission program. This position is responsible for the design, development, and delivery of multiple payload subsystems to the program.

The Payload Systems Engineer/Analyst will:

• Support Global Security portfolios by performing payload analysis on world class RF Payloads.

• Collaborate with customers and program leadership to ensure the results of payload products and milestones.

Keywords:
RF Communications, Solid State, Amplifiers, Transmitters, Receivers, Spacecraft, Satellite Communications Engineering, SATCOM, Payload Engineering, Analog, Digital Design, MATLAB, Classified Security Programs, Phased Array Radar, ESA, Electronically Steerable Arrays and Test Engineering.
Basic Qualifications:
• 12+ years of relevant technical experience

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience

• RF systems engineering experience supporting RF payloads throughout their lifecycle, including systems architectures and payload integration into space vehicles

• Experience with RF Link Budget Analysis

• Systems engineering experience including generation and derivation of requirements

• Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance
Desired Skills:
• Masters degree in an engineering/ technical discipline from an accredited college

• Experience in Radar systems architecture

• Experience/expertise integrating Electronically Phased Arrays (ESA) into airborne platforms

• Experience/certification as a Certified Principle Engineer (CPE)/Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) or equivalent

• Experience with analysis tools such as Matlab or Simulink

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with customers, suppliers, management, and peers

• Experience/Ability to work in a fast paced environment

• Experience working on Mission Assurance Class C/D Programs
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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, Maryland, 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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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With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: RF Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First