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WHAT WE’RE DOING
At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.
By leveraging your expertise in instructional design and technical training, you will play a critical role in enhancing the operational readiness of our Cyber & Intelligence teams and ensuring the success of high-stakes national security missions.
THE WORK
As a Cyber RF Software Engineer Senior Staff, my typical day is filled with excitement and energy as I tackle a variety of challenges and responsibilities. Each day as a team lead, I oversee one or more software development teams and ensure that our work is excellent and matches or exceeds the outline of the software development process being used on any particular project. I'm passionate about mentoring and guiding my team members, and I enjoy watching them grow and develop their skills.
Usually each day includes consulting and analyzing user requirements and translating that information to build software design and performance requirements. I love digging into complex problems and finding creative solutions, and I'm always looking for ways to improve our software development process.
When I'm not designing and coding new software or modifying existing code to add new features, I'm debugging existing software and correcting defects. I'm meticulous about my work, and I take pride in ensuring that our software is reliable and efficient. I also make recommendations for improving our documentation and software development process standards, because I believe that's essential to delivering high-quality products.
I'm also responsible for integrating existing software into new or modified systems or operating environments, which requires a deep understanding of C++, K8, Python 3.0, GIT, and CI/CD pipeline. I'm super familiar with Agile Sprint Development methodologies, and I've worked on a range of projects that involve Digital Signal Processing and related RF technologies. (see Basic Qualifications)
WHY JOIN US
In this role you will have the opportunity to shape the future of technical proficiency within the Cyber & Intelligence domain, directly impacting the capabilities of those who protect our national security.
Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high performing, and mission ready. You’ll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.
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Active security clearance with polygraph.
Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with a DSP focus from an accredited institution.
Equivalency: MS in Engineering/CS + 2 years experience OR 4 years DSP experience + high school diploma
Minimum 4 years of experience developing DSP algorithms on projects that follow established software processes.
Minimum 4 years of professional programming experience using C++, Linux, Python (or comparable languages).
Programming Languages:
• C++ experience
• Python 3.0 experience
DevOps and Cloud Technologies:
• Kubernetes (K8) experience
• CI/CD pipeline experience
Version Control and Collaboration:
• GIT experience
Software Development Methodologies:
• Agile / Sprint Development experience
Digital Signal Processing (DSP):
• Signal Experience: DSP (Digital Signal Processing)
• Short Burst Duration/Hopping DSP detect / processing/MUX Signals
Signal Detection and Processing Techniques:
• Energy Detection / Channelization
• DSS (Digital Signal Synthesizer)
• Current US Security Clearance
• RF protocol experience (i.e. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LTE, 5G)
• RF Applications experience
• RF Signal Processing experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00
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.
Skills Required
- Active security clearance with polygraph
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with a DSP focus
- At least 4 years of experience developing DSP algorithms on projects following established software processes
- At least 4 years of professional programming experience using C++, Linux, Python, or comparable languages
- Experience with C++
- Experience with Python 3.0
- Experience with Kubernetes
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with Git
- Agile or Sprint Development experience
- Digital Signal Processing experience
- Short-burst-duration or hopping DSP detection, processing, and multiplexing signal experience
- Energy detection or channelization experience
- Digital Signal Synthesizer experience
- RF protocol experience, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LTE, or 5G
- RF applications experience
- RF signal-processing experience
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What We Do
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