Senior Software Engineer - Radar Simulation and Modeling. Job in Clayton Move Collective Jobs

Job ID

716258BR

Date Posted

Jan. 27, 2026

About

Lockheed Martin is committed to advancing technologies and capabilities focused on our customers' needs, part of our vision for 21st Century Security. We encourage innovative collaboration, support career development, and empower our employees with the skills needed to create groundbreaking products and solutions that keep our users ahead.

Your Role

As a Senior Software Engineer in the Radar Modeling and Simulation group, you will play a vital role in developing high-performance C++ software that supports essential radar modeling, scene modeling, signal construction, signal processing, and radar control components. This software will operate within a sophisticated system of systems, integrating with external components to provide high volume and high fidelity radar simulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical leads and architects in guiding the design and integration while engaging in hands‑on C++ development.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust C++ software for various radar modeling and processing components.
• Participate actively in design and code reviews, offering constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement and product quality.
• Mentor junior engineers and instill systems thinking within the team.
• Lead the translation of customer needs into actionable Agile tasks and engage in sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Conduct thorough verification and regression testing to ensure software modifications yield the desired system behavior.
• Analyze system‑level data to build confidence before delivering solutions to customers and other teams.
• Maintain and enhance legacy codebases while promoting best practices in software engineering.
• Act as a technical liaison with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Support automation, regression testing, and tooling enhancements.

Why You Should Join Us

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth.
• Access to cutting‑edge technologies and resources.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Your work will contribute to meaningful projects with real‑world impact.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package!

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Strong experience in C++ or other object‑oriented programming languages (e.g., Java, C#).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance at the SECRET level. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong mathematical foundation in linear algebra, statistical analysis, and signal processing.
• Functional knowledge of radar systems and experience with related design tools.
• Proven experience in radar systems development, including software, data analysis, and simulation.
• Experience in technical leadership and program execution.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Active DoD Secret level clearance or higher.

Important Information

• This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
• Work Location: Onsite full‑time, at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
• Lockheed Martin offers flexible work schedules, including a 4x10 hour day schedule, providing three days off each week.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $91,000 – $172,488.
• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

We encourage you to apply if this aligns with your career goals!