DSP & SDR Engineer: Reverse‑Engineering & Payloads

Lockheed Martin; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Gloucester is seeking a skilled DSP Engineer to work on advanced R&D, SDR systems, and payload development for defence and cyber programmes. You will reverse engineer, develop DSP algorithms, and integrate SDR platforms across mission systems.

The role emphasizes real-time testing, collaboration with hardware and software teams, and delivering innovative signal processing solutions. Proficiency in Python or C/C++ and knowledge of modulation techniques are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Must have DSP algorithm development experience.
• Reverse engineering RF systems knowledge is essential.
• Practical SDR technologies experience and platforms preferred.
• Proficiency in Python or C/C++ for DSP work.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineering hardware, software, and RF signals to identify improvements.
• Develop and optimize SDR solutions using DSP techniques.
• Design and develop new DSP algorithms for enhanced signal processing.
• Contribute to payload development for advanced communications systems.
• Coordinate testing and validation through lab, field, and real-world scenarios.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate DSP into mission systems.

Skills

DSP algorithm development

Reverse engineering RF systems

Software-defined radio (SDR)

Python / C/C++

Digital communications

Real-time RF testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

GnuRadio

Linux

GitLab

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Gloucester is seeking a skilled DSP Engineer to work on advanced R&D, SDR systems, and payload development for defence and cyber programmes. You will reverse engineer, develop DSP algorithms, and integrate SDR platforms across mission systems.

The role emphasizes real-time testing, collaboration with hardware and software teams, and delivering innovative signal processing solutions. Proficiency in Python or C/C++ and knowledge of modulation techniques are beneficial.