RF Payload Program Manager

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in satellite communications, or RF Payload programs.
• Proven experience on an Integrated Product Team for a government‑owned, Fixed Price or FPIF contract.
• Strong knowledge of MUOS type narrow band SATCOM (X , Ka , UHF bands).
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or a related engineering discipline (Master’s preferred).

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Program Management Sr Mgr

The position is for a Payload RF IPT Program Manager who is responsible for technical, cost and schedule of a cross functional aligned team responsible for delivering the payload portion of the Phase 2 The MUOS SLE IPT is a cross functional, government aligned team responsible for delivering the Phase 2 extension of the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite constellation.

The RF IPT Lead is critical to the success of the MUOS Service Life Extension (SLE) because they provide authoritative technical and programmatic direction for all radio‑frequency (RF) engineering activities, which are the heart of the system’s communications capability. By overseeing RF architecture development, spectrum management, antenna integration, and link‑budget verification, the IPT Lead ensures that performance requirements for the Payload development are met on schedule and within cost constraints.

The IPT lead will need to ensure rapid resolution of cross‑team RF internally and externally to ensure seamless coordination with payload, launch‑vehicle, and ground‑segment partners. This focused leadership safeguards the RF subsystem’s integrity, reduces risk of costly redesigns, and directly supports the MUOS SLE’s mandate to deliver reliable, high‑capacity communications for warfighters worldwide.

The IPT Member will act as a Program focal point for his/her discipline, drive technical and program decisions, and keep the team aligned with the Integrated Baseline Review (I ), Earned Value Management (EVM) and the contract’s Fixed Price Incentive Fee (FPIF) requirements.

• Ability to influence cross functional teams, resolve conflicts, and present technical information clearly to both technical and non technical audiences.
• Strong knowledge with Earned Value Management, Program Baseline Reviews (I /EDR/FDR), and general understanding of DFARS/ FAR contract clauses.provisions
• Proficiency with MBSE tools (i.e. Cameo, DOORS), system architecture modeling, and configuration management processes.

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.

Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Employee will work on-site full-time

No telecommuting

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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.

9x80 every other Friday off

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

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MUOS Service Life Extension

Experienced Professional

Highlands Ranch-CO, Sunnyvale-CA

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.

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