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Lockheed Martin · 3 months ago

Signal Processing Engineer - Modeling and Simulation

Lockheed Martin is a pioneer in the space industry, seeking a highly skilled Signal/Image Processing Engineer to join their Mission Processing team. This role involves performing mission analysis, assisting in requirements derivation, and developing tools for complex mission requirements verification.

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Responsibilities

Developing approaches for requirement verification for RF signals-related requirements, including detailed tool development to assess test data behavior using scripting languages such as Python or Matlab
Performing detailed mission analysis of complex ground and satellite systems using STK and LM’s MPAT
Developing link budget assessments of RF systems over time
Developing system and subsystem requirements based on mission-driven specifications
Analysis of communication signal behavior under ideal and non-ideal communications to assess anticipated and measured signal quality
Analysis of pulsed signal behavior for the purposes of requirements derivation, system design, and requirements verification
Designing systems and algorithms in collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with mission analysis
Assisting in developing and implementing test procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with requirements and industry standards

Qualification

Signal processingRF signal collectionCommunication systemsPythonMatlabSTKC++RF link budget analysisSatellite RF communicationsRadar systems analysisMicrosoft softwareRequirements derivationTest proceduresTeam collaboration

Required

5+ years of related experience working with space-based or ground-based signal processing applications, RF signal collection, and/or communication systems
Knowledge of signal processing or communication systems techniques
Experience with Microsoft software products
An Active TS/SCI clearance is required for consideration

Preferred

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar technical discipline. Equivalent industry-related experience is acceptable
Experience with RF link budget analysis
Experience with satellite RF communications techniques
Knowledge of orbital physics, particularly LEO systems
Experience with radar systems analysis
Experience with STK, AFSIM, MPAT, or similar satellite propagation modeling software tools
Understanding of and comfort developing software in C++
Experience using scripting languages such as Python or Matlab
Experience with product lifecycle phases (SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR)
Experience with research or design projects

Benefits

Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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