Radio Frequency Engineering Mgr - L5

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Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

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.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 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.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00

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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.