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Lockheed Martin · 2 months ago

Signal Processing Engineer Subject Matter Expert (AI/ML focus)

Possible

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $246K/yr

8+ years exp

Lockheed Martin is a world-class leader in defense innovation, specifically within their Rotary and Mission Systems sector. They are seeking a Signal Processing Engineer Subject Matter Expert with a focus on AI/ML to provide technical leadership, develop complex signal-processing solutions, and support the integration of AI into defense systems.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide authoritative guidance on signal‑processing architectures and AI/ML strategies, influencing product roadmaps across RMS business lines

Design, develop, and prototype complex signal‑processing pipelines integrated with machine‑learning models for radar, sonar, electronic warfare, and other mission‑critical sensors

Write production‑grade code, establish CI/CD pipelines, and maintain containerized environments on the high‑performance compute cluster

Partner with peer engineering organizations, chief engineer offices, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless technology transfer and alignment with customer requirements

Conduct applied research, evaluate emerging AI/ML techniques, and publish technical findings to keep RMS at the forefront of the field

Transition prototypes to deployable solutions, assist with integration testing, and provide post‑deployment technical support to customers

Coach junior engineers on signal‑processing theory, AI/ML best practices, and software development standards

Qualification

Signal ProcessingMachine LearningC/C++PythonDevOpsDigital Signal ProcessingTensorFlowPyTorchLinuxCommunicationLeadershipProblem SolvingCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field

8+ years of professional experience in signal processing and AI/ML

Deep expertise in digital signal processing, spectral analysis, sensor fusion, and machine-learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.)

Proficient in C/C++, Python, Linux, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD tooling

Proven track record of leading technical teams, influencing cross-functional groups, and delivering complex projects on schedule

Excellent verbal and written skills; able to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences, including senior leadership and customers

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret (or higher) security clearance

Extensive experience with designing and implementing Signal Processing solutions in various domains (SONAR, RADAR, EW)

Experience with acoustic analysis of data through computational processing (via python, MATLAB)

Experience in productionizing Signal Processing algorithms in complex swap constrained environments

Fluent in the mathematical foundations, engineering motivations, and design principles of adaptive array processing

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex design information, technical decision and issues to both highly technical and non-technical peers

Strong problem solving mindset: ability to develop create solutions to difficult problems often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, ambiguous or incomplete data on a fast-paced schedule

Ability to build and maintain relationships across organizations, collaborate with others, engage in constructive conflict, and manage interpersonal dynamics

Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment

Strong understanding of the engineering development process throughout the requirements, development, design, build, test, and integration phases of a program & familiarity with transitioning prototype software to production, including rapid software prototyping experience to create minimal viable products for evaluation of options

Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance and willing to work onsite with our team in Manassas, VA in our advanced development lab

U.S Citizenship Required

Preferred

Experience with technical leadership of teams and demonstrated ability to provide feedback (positive and constructive) and coaching to achieve high performance

Ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance

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