Senior Software Engineer - Radar Systems Simulation. Job in Croydon Move Collective Jobs

Who We Are

Join Lockheed Martin, a leader in shaping and advancing technologies that prioritize our customers' needs as part of our 21st Century Security vision. We value innovation, career development, and equipping our employees with the skills to deliver groundbreaking products and solutions that keep our users ahead of readiness.

What You Will Contribute

As a Senior Software Engineer with our Radar Modeling and Simulation team, you'll utilize your expertise to develop high-performance C++ software. Your impactful contributions will enhance radar modeling, scene modeling, signal processing, and control systems within simulation and digital twin frameworks.

You will leverage a systems engineering mindset to ensure the delivery of reliable radar simulations, mentor junior engineers, influence technical direction, and collaborate with architects to create exceptional solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with technical leaders and architects on design and integration decisions while engaging in hands‑on C++ development.
• Design, implement, and maintain advanced C++ software for radar and scene modeling, signal processing, and control processing components.
• Actively participate in code and design reviews, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Guide junior engineers and promote systems thinking across your team.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable Agile tasks and engage in the full Agile process, including sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Conduct verification activities, including regression testing, to ensure software changes have the desired impact.
• Analyze system data to build confidence in your solutions prior to customer delivery.
• Enhance legacy codebases by applying best software engineering practices.
• Serve as a key technical contact for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Support automation and regression testing efforts to improve tooling and system reliability.

Why Lockheed Martin?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art technologies.
• A collaborative and supportive workplace.
• Work on meaningful projects that have real‑world impact.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field, with a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience.
• Strong experience in C++ or a similar object‑oriented programming language.
• Ability to obtain and uphold a U.S. DoD security clearance at the SECRET level (U.S. Citizenship required).

Desired Skills

• Advanced degree in a technical field, such as Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong foundation in mathematics including linear algebra, statistical analysis, and signal processing.
• Familiarity with radar systems and modeling tools.
• Experience in radar systems software development, data analysis, and simulation.
• Proven leadership in technical projects.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Current DoD Secret clearance or higher.

Important Information

• This position is based at a Lockheed Martin facility, and candidates must be able to work onsite full‑time. With our flexible work schedules, employees can enjoy a healthy work‑life balance.
• The salary range for this position in New Jersey is $91,000 – $172,488. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more.
• Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer actively seeking to diversify its workforce. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.