Cyber Software Engineer Sr Staff - DSP

Lockheed Martin; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 167,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements (4x10)

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Meade, MD,is seeking a cyber security professional to support SIGINT development, signal analysis, and software design tasks in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with systems engineers and analysts to deliver robust processing modules, leveraging MATLAB and related tools, while documenting methods for knowledge transfer.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, cross-team collaboration, and ongoing modernization of RF/optical capabilities within a secure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience with 20+ years of professional experience
• Must meet GG SOW Appendix B for the USG SWE labor category level 3

Responsibilities

• Provide SIGINT Development (SIGDEV) analytic support to optimize and develop assigned customer accesses, ensuring effective signal processing and intelligence gathering.
• Analyze module/model output from signals of interest to facilitate the creation of follow‑on processing, enhancing the overall effectiveness of signal interpretation.
• Design and implement software modules in MATLAB or similar design suites to process signals of interest, ensuring adherence to performance and accuracy standards.
• Develop novel approaches for utilizing COTS and GOTS systems to create processing solutions beyond their intended use, optimizing resource utilization.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including systems engineers and analysts, to gather requirements and ensure the successful integration of software modules into broader systems.
• Maintain thorough documentation of design processes, algorithms, and software implementations to facilitate knowledge transfer and project continuity.

Skills

C/C++

Python

DSP

RF signal analysis

Unix/Linux

Geolocation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related discipline

Tools

MATLAB

X-Midas

GNU Radio

REDHAWK

RFNext

Docker

Kubernetes

UNIX

CUDA

Job description

WHAT WE’R DOING

Lockheed Martin, Cyber & Intelligence invites you to step up to one of today’s most daunting challenges: the evolving threat of cyber warfare. As a cyber security professional at Lockheed Martin, you’ll protect the networks that our citizens and the world depend upon each minute. Here, you’ll work with cybersecurity experts on the forefront of threat protection and proactive prevention. In this fast-paced, real-world environment, you’ll draw on all your education and experience as well as the resources of Lockheed Martin to keep the threats at bay.

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin, Cyber & Intelligence invites you to step up to one of today’s most daunting challenges: the evolving threat of cyber warfare. As a cyber security professional at Lockheed Martin, you’ll protect the networks that our citizens and the world depend upon each minute. Here, you’ll work with cybersecurity experts on the forefront of threat protection and proactive prevention. In this fast-paced, real-world environment, you’ll draw on all your education and experience as well as the resources of Lockheed Martin to keep the threats at bay.

THE WORK

SIGINT Development Support

• Provide SIGINT Development (SIGDEV) analytic support to optimize and develop assigned customer accesses, ensuring effective signal processing and intelligence gathering.

Signal Analysis

• Analyze module/model output from signals of interest to facilitate the creation of follow‑on processing, enhancing the overall effectiveness of signal interpretation.

Software Design And Implementation

• Design and implement software modules in MATLAB or similar design suites to process signals of interest, ensuring adherence to performance and accuracy standards.

Novel Processing Solutions

• Develop novel approaches for utilizing Commercial Off‑The‑Shelf (COTS) and Government Off‑The‑Shelf (GOTS) systems to create processing solutions beyond their intended use, optimizing resource utilization.

Collaboration

• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including systems engineers and analysts, to gather requirements and ensure the successful integration of software modules into broader systems.

Documentation

• Maintain thorough documentation of design processes, algorithms, and software implementations to facilitate knowledge transfer and project continuity.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Who We Are

The program performs the analysis, design, development, integration, test and deployment, securing, modernization, and operations and maintenance (O&M) and decommissioning activities of RF and optical capabilities.

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.

We support our employees, so they can support our mission.

#RMSGG2026

#LMCyber

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 20 years or more of professional experience. Considered an expert, authority in discipline.
• Possess all capabilities as defined by the GG Statement of work (SOW) Appendix B for the USG standard SWE labor category level 3.

***You must possess the requisite security clearance and polygraphs to apply to this position***

Desired Skills

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated experience coding in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with Software‑Defined Radios (SDRs), specifically REDHAWK/RFNext, GNU Radio, or similar platforms.
• Strong background in RF signals analysis and SIGnals DEVelopment (SIGDEV).
• Familiarity with development suites such as MATLAB or X‑Midas for signal processing tasks.
• Ability to design, develop, and implement systems within a Unix/Linux environment.

Containerization Technologies

• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration of applications.

Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

• Strong understanding of DSP principles, with a background in satellite communications system design and the implementation of these concepts into software.

Geolocation Technologies

• Familiarity with time and/or frequency geolocation technologies and their implementation in signal processing applications.

C++/Python-Based Tools

• Experience with C++/Python‑based signal processing tools and libraries.

GPU/CUDA Development

• Knowledge of GPU/CUDA development for performance optimization in signal processing applications.

Message Queue Implementation

• Experience with message queue implementation and communication protocols for efficient data handling.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00

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.