Staff Cyber Software Engineer role at Lockheed Martin Cyber & Intelligence in Fort Meade, focused on SIGINT/SIGDEV analytic support and building advanced digital signal processing software for mission-critical systems. You'll analyze RF signals of interest, design and implement DSP modules (satellite communications), and integrate them with broader system architecture. Standout perks include a potential $25K sign-on bonus and a $3,000 external referral bonus.
- Potential $25K sign-on bonus
- $3,000 external referral bonus
- Safeguard vital national security systems
Job Description
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Cyber Software Engineer Stf - SIGNAL SWE
WHAT WE'RE DOING
Lockheed Martin, Cyber & Intelligence invites you to step up to one of today’s most daunting challenges: the evolving threat of cyber warfare. As a cyber security professional at Lockheed Martin, you’ll protect the networks that our citizens and the world depend upon each minute. Here, you’ll work with cybersecurity experts on the forefront of threat protection and proactive prevention. In this fast-paced, real-world environment, you’ll draw on all your education and experience as well as the resources of Lockheed Martin to keep the threats at bay.
THE WORK
The GG SIGNAL SWE leading multi faceted mission critical system development, deployment and evolution. The successful candidate will provide SIGINT Development (SIGDEV) analytic support, analyze signals of interest, and design software modules for advanced signal processing. This role requires expertise in both coding and signal processing to optimize customer accesses and develop innovative processing solutions. The following are the primary functions of the position:
● Provides concise explanation of developed models to allow other team members to understand/utilize models or algorithms for processing signals of interest.
● Develops, tests, and implements digital signal processing algorithms for satellite communication systems.
● Collaborate with infrastructure engineers and software engineers to integrate DSP software into overall system architecture
WHO WE ARE
The program performs the analysis, design, development, integration, test and deployment, securing, modernization, and operations and maintenance (O&M) and decommissioning activities of RF and optical capabilities.
WHY JOIN US
In this role you will have the opportunity to safeguard vital national security systems while advancing cutting‑edge cyber defense technologies.
Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high-performing, and mission-ready. You’ll enjoy world‑class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work‑life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive benefits package
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Qualifications
● Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 10 years or more of professional experience. Considered an expert, authority in discipline.● RF signals analysis
● Demonstrated experience coding C/C++ and Python
● Ability to design, develop and implement systems within a Unix/Linux environment
● Experience with message queue implementation/ communication
●Possess all capabilities as defined by the GG Statement of work (SOW) Appendix B for the USG standard SWE labor category level 3.
***You must possess the requisite security clearance and polygraphs to apply to this position***