Software Engineer - Radar Control & Signal Processing

At Lockheed Martin, the Training & Simulation Group (TSG) is seeking a Software Engineer for Radar Control & Signal Processing. This role involves designing and evolving C++/CUDA architectures for real-time radar antenna simulation on NVIDIA GPU clusters, implementing high-performance algorithms, and building CI/CD pipelines. The engineer will collaborate with diverse technical teams, focusing on robust, efficient C++ or CUDA code, test-driven development, and effective communication. This position supports critical defense programs, offering a dynamic environment for innovation and professional growth.

Must Have

• Define and evolve the core C++/CUDA architecture for real time radar antenna simulation.
• Implement high performance simulation algorithms, signal processing pipelines, and device drivers.
• Build and maintain automated build, test, and deployment pipelines.
• Work closely with system engineers and test personnel to integrate new capabilities, troubleshoot issues, and validate performance.
• Partner with systems engineers, radar scientists, and program managers to translate mission requirements into robust software solutions.
• 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.
• Ability to secure and hold a US Government security clearance at the SECRET level.
• Batchelor’s degree from accredited institution in a STEM field.
• 2-5 years professional experience with 2+ years of hands on C++ development in a real world, performance critical environment.
• Demonstrated experience participating in agile ceremonies (planning, stand ups, retrospectives) and decomposing features into actionable tasks.
• Experience with data structures, algorithms, multithreading, and software design patterns.
• Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) and automated testing frameworks.

Good to Have

• Experience with real time signal processing or radar simulation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• 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.
• Proficiency with CUDA and NVIDIA GPU architectures; ability to profile and optimize GPU kernels.

Perks & Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off for jury duty
• Paid time off for military obligations
• Mentoring programs
• Internal & external educational programs
• Networking opportunities
• Skills enhancement programs
• Career-building programs
• Mother's rooms

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 713912BR Date posted: Jan. 06, 2026

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What We’re 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.
• 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 a diverse 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 Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to secure and hold a US Government security clearance at the SECRET level.
• Batchelor’s degree from accredited institution in a STEM field
• 2-5 years professional experience with 2+ years of hands on C++ development in a real world, performance critical environment.
• Demonstrated experience participating in agile ceremonies (planning, stand ups, retrospectives) and decomposing features into actionable tasks.
• Experience with data structures, algorithms, multithreading, and software design patterns.
• Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) and automated testing frameworks.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with real time signal processing or radar simulation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• 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.
• GPU Programming - Proficiency with CUDA and NVIDIA GPU architectures; ability to profile and optimize GPU kernels.

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

Clearance Level: Secret

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 $75,000 - $135,961.

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.

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, you’re 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

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Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: No

Career Area: Software Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First