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Job 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 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
System Architecture & Design - Design 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 software 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 software engineers, radar scientists, and program managers to translate mission requirements into robust software solutions.
Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems is seeking a full-time Senior Radar Systems Engineer. In this role, you will lead the design, analysis, testing, and requirements development and verification of high performance Radar Signal Simulation and Processing systems. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of Radar Signal Simulation & Processing, MATLAB Simulation Development, Requirements Development and Testing and Model Based System Engineering.
This position is located at a facility that requires special access and will require a government security clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.
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 designing architecture for complex systems.
Strong advocate for test-driven development and collaborative work environments.
Comfortable decomposing features/stories into discrete tasks and communicating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or other engineering discipline
9 years of Systems Engineering experience
5 years of related experience with development and maintenance of complex system architectures
Demonstrated experience facilitating agile ceremonies (planning, stand ups, retrospectives) and decomposing features into actionable tasks
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
Ability to obtain & maintain a DoD Security Clearance at the SECRET level. U.S. Citizenship is required
Desired Skills
Master's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering
Experience with real time signal processing and/or modeling, simulation and analysis of radar algorithms and radar scene environments
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for reproducible builds
Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps) and automated testing frameworks
Knowledge of NVIDIA GPU architectures
Experience applying MBSE concepts in a Systems Engineer or Systems Architect role
Experience as Technical Lead Systems Engineering SME or Systems Engineering technical leader in the Modeling & Simulation Domain
Experience with proposals and estimating effort for complex tasks
EEO
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, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Other Important Information
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.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
The base range for this position in New Jersey is $110,500 - $208,344.
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.
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 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
System Architecture & Design - Design 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 software 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 software engineers, radar scientists, and program managers to translate mission requirements into robust software solutions.
Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems is seeking a full-time Senior Radar Systems Engineer. In this role, you will lead the design, analysis, testing, and requirements development and verification of high performance Radar Signal Simulation and Processing systems. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of Radar Signal Simulation & Processing, MATLAB Simulation Development, Requirements Development and Testing and Model Based System Engineering.
This position is located at a facility that requires special access and will require a government security clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.
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 designing architecture for complex systems.
Strong advocate for test-driven development and collaborative work environments.
Comfortable decomposing features/stories into discrete tasks and communicating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or other engineering discipline
9 years of Systems Engineering experience
5 years of related experience with development and maintenance of complex system architectures
Demonstrated experience facilitating agile ceremonies (planning, stand ups, retrospectives) and decomposing features into actionable tasks
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
Ability to obtain & maintain a DoD Security Clearance at the SECRET level. U.S. Citizenship is required
Desired Skills
Master's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering
Experience with real time signal processing and/or modeling, simulation and analysis of radar algorithms and radar scene environments
Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for reproducible builds
Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps) and automated testing frameworks
Knowledge of NVIDIA GPU architectures
Experience applying MBSE concepts in a Systems Engineer or Systems Architect role
Experience as Technical Lead Systems Engineering SME or Systems Engineering technical leader in the Modeling & Simulation Domain
Experience with proposals and estimating effort for complex tasks
EEO
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, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Other Important Information
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.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
The base range for this position in New Jersey is $110,500 - $208,344.
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.