Senior Software Engineer - Radar Simulation Development

Job ID

716258BR

Date Posted

Jan. 27, 2026

Who We Are

Lockheed Martin is committed to advancing technologies and capabilities that meet the needs of our customers as part of our 21st Century Security vision. We encourage collaborative innovation, provide opportunities for career development, and empower our employees to create cutting-edge products and solutions that ensure our users are always prepared.

Who You Are

As a Senior Software Engineer in our Radar Modeling and Simulation group, you will leverage your expertise in developing high-performance C++ software. Your work will significantly contribute to radar modeling, scene modeling, and signal processing components within digital twin environments. This is a chance to operate within a system of systems, integrating with external components to enable high-volume, high-fidelity radar simulations.

What You Will Do (The Work)

• Collaborate with technical leads and architects to guide design and integration decisions while engaging in hands-on C++ development.
• Design, implement, and maintain high-performance C++ software for radar and scene modeling, as well as signal processing.
• Actively participate in design and code reviews, offering and receiving constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote a systems-thinking approach within the team.
• Lead efforts to translate customer needs into actionable Agile tasks and contribute during sprint planning, story breakdowns, stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives.
• Verify and interpret software changes through regression testing to ensure intended behavior is achieved.
• Analyze system-level data to build confidence before delivering solutions to customers and teams.
• Enhance and maintain legacy codebases by applying best practices in software engineering.
• Act as a technical liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support automation, regression testing, and tooling improvements.

Why Join Us

At Lockheed Martin, you will enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package along with opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Join a collaborative and supportive work environment where you can contribute to meaningful projects that have a real-world impact.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with C++ or similar 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 Skills

• Advanced degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent.
• Strong mathematics background in linear algebra, statistical analysis, and signal processing.
• Functional understanding of radar systems and familiarity with radar modeling design tools.
• Experience in radar systems development, including algorithms, software, data analysis, and simulations.
• Demonstrated technical leadership skills and program execution experience.
• Exceptional analytical, applied mathematics, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher.

Security Clearance Statement

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify.

Work Environment

The position is based onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedule

Lockheed Martin supports a range of alternate work schedules, including 4x10 hour days with 3 days off per week, providing employees extra time away from the office.

Salary Range

$91,000 - $172,488.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Note

We encourage you to apply within 5 - 30 days to enhance your chances of consideration.

Closing Statement

Join us in our passion for purposeful innovation and help us tackle some of the world's most complex challenges. If this culture resonates with you, we invite you to apply for this role or explore other opportunities that align with your qualifications.