Payload Integration Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) full_time

OVERVIEW:

At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design, and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence, and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

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As we look to the future, we’re driving innovations to help our customers do even more in orbit. That’s why we’re crafting smarter satellites that operate like smartphones in the sky, with apps that can be updated in orbit so they can adapt as mission needs on the ground change. Your mission is ours. And as that mission evolves, we’ll be ready. Will you?

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

Come join the Lockheed Martin Space Antenna & ESA Talent Center organization 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.

As a Payload Integration Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) you will:

• Develop payload tests for space vehicle risk reduction testing

• Lead the integration of engineering design units consisting of RF components and digital processors

• Work with and lead a team of RF payload engineers and software engineers to develop tests based on system-level requirements

• Coordinate with Assembly Test Launch Operations (ATLO) to develop automated tests for space vehicle testing without requiring reconfiguration of ATLO test equipment

• Lead troubleshooting efforts to reproduce or resolve anomalies on the testbed during the hardware and software integration process
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related program

• Experience developing and executing test plans

• Experience or familiarity with space-qualified hardware

• Experience in performing RF measurements with test and measurement equipment such as signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and power meters

• Proficiency in networking, including experience troubleshooting digital processors, routing traffic, encryptors, and communication interfaces such as ethernet and serial protocols

Active Secret clearance, thus US citizenship required
Desired Skills:
• Experience in leading small technical teams

• Experience with RF communications systems

• CPE/RSE certification/experience

• Experience communicating with OEM test equipment through VISA using SCPI commands, over the following interfaces: USB, TCP/IP, Serial (RS-232), GPIB, PXIe.

• Experience with requirements and Interface Control Document (ICD) development

• Experience with test planning and execution with an understanding of all the interdependencies

• Experience with System Integration and Verification

• Ability to interact with hardware and software developers to ensure mission requirements are satisfied

• Strong presentation skills and capable of briefing audiences of varying technical knowledge

• Experience in RF testing environment

• Experience with space vehicle testing
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: 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: 9×80 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 $114,100 – $218,600. 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 development 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.

At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture that you align with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your past experience aligns with the job requirements, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: RF Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First