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RF Engineer Staff (Level IV) - Secret clearance

Lockheed Martin

Littleton, COFull-time$136–252K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$136–252K/yr
Location
Littleton, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Lockheed Martin’s Payload Systems Engineering team seeks an RF Payload Engineer for its Wildfire program portfolio. The engineer will develop, test, and integrate RF systems, writing and troubleshooting code and test scripts for payload integration. The role involves configuration management and collaboration with engineers and AI&T team members on software solutions for payload testing, data analysis, and automation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hardware TroubleshootingSoftware TroubleshootingAutomated Test ScriptingPythonC++JavaSpace Vehicle SystemsRF Communication SystemsSystems Integration and VerificationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingAgileScrum

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or HigherActive Secret Security ClearanceUS Citizenship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Standard Job Description

The Payload Systems Engineering team on the Wildfire program portfolio is seeking an RF Payload Engineer to play a key role in the development, testing, and integration of RF systems. As a crucial member of our team, you will leverage your strong foundation in software development and passion for RF engineering to design, develop, and troubleshoot code that supports the testing and integration of payload systems. The successful candidate will possess a unique blend of software development expertise, engineering knowledge, and a passion for collaborative problem-solving. You will be an integral part of our team, working closely with engineers and AI&T team members to ensure the successful testing and integration of RF payload systems.

Responsibilities include:

  • Develop and implement new test scripts to support payload integration goals, ensuring seamless interaction between hardware and software components

  • Troubleshoot and debug existing scripts, identifying and resolving issues to optimize system performance

  • Architect and maintain configuration management control including over code repository, key management, and multiple software packages

  • Collaborate with our team of engineers to develop and refine software solutions for payload testing, data analysis, and automation, driving efficiency and accuracy in our testing processes

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Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher (Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering or a related STEM field preferred)

  • Hardware and/or software troubleshooting experience

  • Experience with automated test scripting

  • Active Secret security clearance; must be a US citizen

Desired Skills

  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Python, C++, or Java

  • Experience with Space Vehicle Systems

  • Experience with RF Communication Systems

  • Experience with Systems Integration and Verification

  • Ability to work support off-shifts and weekends as needed

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

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with multiple priorities and deadlines

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex RF system issues

  • Knowledge of software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

How this job compares

Set against the 731 open RF Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$136–252K/yr
  • Colorado median$117–180K/yr47 salary ranges
  • US median$125–195K/yr511 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $194K, is 24% above the Colorado median midpoint ($156K) — in the top quarter of RF Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 61 open RF Engineer jobs in Colorado and 731 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
RF Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (613 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 490 of the 731 open RF Engineer jobs (67%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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