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Lockheed Martin · 16 hours ago

Staff Embedded Software & SDR Engineer

Chelmsford Massachusetts

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$114K/yr - $201K/yr

5+ years exp

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Staff Embedded Software & SDR Engineer for their Embedded Systems team. The role involves designing and delivering high-performance microwave modules by creating end-to-end software solutions for digital/processor subsystems in microwave technology.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain embedded C/C++ software that controls microwave circuits, performs message handling, and executes digital‑signal‑processing (DSP) algorithms

Define system architecture for the digital/processor sub‑systems and integrate software with FPGA designs and RF front‑ends

Collaborate with FPGA designers, technical leads, and microwave subject‑matter experts to solve complex size‑weight‑power challenges

Lead software verification activities, including unit testing, hardware‑in‑the‑loop validation, and FPGA‑verification support

Drive R&D initiatives in image processing, machine learning, robotics, and RF manipulation while mentoring junior team members

Qualification

Embedded software developmentC/C++ programmingSoftware-Defined Radio (SDR)Digital signal processing (DSP)FPGA designIntegrationVersion control (Git)Scripting languagesSoftware debugging toolsSerial communication protocolsLinux operating systemWindows operating systemLab equipment experienceHardware board bring-up

Required

BS Degree, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or closely related technical field

Embedded software development expertise focused on Software‑Defined Radio (SDR) systems

Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming

Expertise in designing and implementing software for diverse embedded operating system environments, including bare-metal, Zephyr, and Linux

Experience implementing digital logic designs using both traditional RTL (HDL) and modern HLS methodologies for FPGAs

Proficient with version‑control systems, particularly Git

Hands on experience with scripting languages—including Python, TCL, Bash, batch files, and make files

Hands on experience with software debugging protocols and tools using JTAG

Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance and have the ability to be granted an interim secret prior to start

Preferred

A Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Experience with AMD and Microsemi FPGA's with embedded ARM (SOC) processors and tools

5+ years in embedded software development

Proficient in Software Defined Radio (SDR) systems, leveraging GNU Radio for designing, simulating, and deploying digital signal processing (DSP) applications

Familiar with serial communication protocols, including I²C, SPI, UART, and RS‑422

Proficient in software development across both Linux and Windows operating systems

Familiar with Atlassian Jira (or comparable tools) for software issue tracking and sprint management

Exhibit a forward‑thinking, innovative approach to research and development

Experience with lab equipment such as power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators and analyzers

Experienced in hardware board bring‑up and U‑Boot bootloader development

Benefits

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

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.

Founded in 1912

Bethesda, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees