RF Lead Systems Engineer, Sr Staff - Orlando or Dallas

Job ID : 701123BR Date posted : Aug. 13, 2025

Description :

You will be an RF Lead Systems Engineer, Sr Staff at Lockheed Martin, responsible for leading the development and refinement of a sensor solution adaptable to future programs. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions, and you will play a key role in working with fellow Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to ensure the system aligns with strategic goals of the program.

What You Will Be Doing

As an RF Lead Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for :

Leading the maturation and delivery of a sensor solution, working with fellow IPTs to include Software, Hardware design and analysis across both Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Electrical Engineering (EE) disciplines

Focusing on RF sensor components and algorithms for sensor processing

Ensuring the system aligns with strategic goals of the program

Leading cross-functional engineering activities, including trade studies, system analyses, configuration control, verification planning and execution, affordability considerations, and risk and opportunity management

Collaborating with customers, integrating and testing planning and execution, and participating in major design reviews

Why Join Us

We're looking for a highly experienced and skilled RF Lead Systems Engineer to join our team in either Orlando, FL or Dallas, TX. If you have demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering activities, experience with DoD tactical system development programs, and a strong understanding of RF sensor components and algorithms, we encourage you to apply. You should also have excellent communication and leadership skills, and be able to obtain a Top Secret Security Clearance with an investigation or CV date within 5 years. As a seasoned professional with a strong technical background and leadership skills, you will thrive in this role, contributing to the success of our programs and advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Further Information About This Opportunity :

This position is available in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

This position is available in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. A Final Secret Clearance is required to start.

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM), or related

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering activities in support of missile programs, including but not limited to trade studies, system analyses to bound requirements and finalize the architecture, configuration control of the technical baseline, verification planning and execution, affordability considerations, and risk and opportunity management.

Experience required includes DoD tactical system development program experience, customer interface, requirements derivation / allocation, integration and test planning and execution, understanding of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) and their application, and participation or leadership in major design reviews.

Final Secret Clearance required to start

Desired Skills :

Knowledge in the following areas is strongly desired : RF systems design, development and test.

Knowledge in common systems incorporated in RF sensors, such as air to ground, or anti-air missiles, and fire control sensors.

Knowledge in common components, like antennas, embedded processors, thermal solutions, cybersecurity solutions, tactical data links, and similar.

Able to work in a rapid development environment.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

The position requires excellent leadership skills in previous assignments, including building relationships with team members, direct reports, and stakeholders.

Experience in Systems Engineering input for Proposals and development of basis of estimates (BOEs)

Experience in Cost Account Management and Earned Value Management.

Experience in MBSE tools and implementation

Experience with product line management

Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance

Security Clearance Statement : This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level : Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

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 : 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

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.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level : Experienced Professional

Business Unit : MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available : Possible

Career Area : Systems Engineering : Other

Type : Full-Time

Shift : First

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