Senior Software Engineer - Radar Control & Signal Processing

Description: At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are driven by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!

What Were Doing

About the Training & Simulation Group (TSG)
The TSG designs and delivers cutting edge real time radar antenna simulators that power radar backend processing for lab testing and immersive training exercises. Our solutions run on high performance distributed computing platforms using C++, CUDA, and NVIDIA GPUs, enabling mission critical simulation fidelity for defense customers worldwide.

The Work
Software Architecture & Design Define and evolve the core C++/CUDA architecture for real time radar antenna simulation, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and deterministic performance on NVIDIA GPU clusters.
Feature Development Implement high performance simulation algorithms, signal processing pipelines, and device drivers to meet strict latency and accuracy requirements.
CI/CD & Automation Build and maintain automated build, test, and deployment pipelines (GitLab/GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.) that enable rapid, reliable delivery of simulation software.
Integration & Test Lab Support Work closely with system engineers and test personnel to integrate new capabilities, troubleshoot issues, and validate performance in the lab environment.
Agile Team Leadership Facilitate sprint planning, backlog grooming, and feature decomposition; mentor junior engineers and champion best practice agile processes.
Collaboration Partner with systems engineers, radar scientists, and program managers to translate mission requirements into robust software solutions.

Who we are
You will collaborate with and sometimes lead a team of technical professionals including software and systems engineers across the SPY-7 Radar portfolio, supporting key programs such as LRDR, ASEV, RCD, and HDR-GUAM.

Who you are
Professional experience proactively understanding problems and constraints, identifying solutions, and implementing robust, efficient C++ or CUDA code.
Strong advocate for test-driven development and collaborative work environments.
Comfortable decomposing features/stories into discrete tasks and communicating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Why Join Us
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Learn more about Lockheed Martins competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
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#REAS
Basic Qualifications:
- Ability to secure and hold a US Government security clearance at the SECRET level.
- Batchelors degree from accredited institution in a STEM field
- 5-10 years professional experience
- 3+ years of hands on C++ development in a real world, performance critical environment.
- Demonstrated experience facilitating agile ceremonies (planning, stand ups, retrospectives) and decomposing features into actionable tasks.
- Strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, multithreading, and software design patterns.
- Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps) and automated testing frameworks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Desired Skills:
Experience with real time signal processing or radar simulation.
Proficiency with CUDA and NVIDIA GPU architectures; ability to profile and optimize GPU kernels.
Knowledge of Linux/UNIX development environments and shell scripting.
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for reproducible builds.
Prior exposure to hardware in the loop (HIL) testing or lab automation.
Certifications in Agile/Scrum (CSM, PSPO) or DevOps.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
The base range for this position in New Jersey is $91,000 - $172,488.
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. The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.
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, youre 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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First