Signal Processing Engineer - Modeling and Simulation

**Description:** The coolest jobs on this planet... or any other... are with Lockheed Martin Space/! At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder/. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems/. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products/. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you/. The Lockheed Martin Space Mission Processing team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Signal/Image Processing Engineer to join our team/. In this role, you will work alongside a team of hardware and software developers to perform mission analysis, assist in requirements derivation, mission performance assessments, and build tools to verify complex mission/-relevant requirements are being met as part of a first/-of/-its kind antenna system/. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative, forward/-leaning programs while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry/. Responsibilities include: - Assisting in developing approaches for requirement verification for RF signals/-related requirements, including detailed tool development to assess test data behavior using scripting languages such as Python or Matlab - Performing detailed mission analysis of complex ground and satellite systems using STK and LM's MPAT - Developing link budget assessments of RF systems over time - Developing system and subsystem requirements based on mission/-driven specifications - Analysis of communication signal behavior under ideal and non/-ideal communications to assess anticipated and measured signal quality - Analysis of pulsed signal behavior for the purposes of requirements derivation, system design, and requirements verification - Designing systems and algorithms in collaboration with cross/-functional teams to ensure alignment with mission analysis **This is an EARLY CAREER /(level 2/) ROLE where candidates typically require 1 years of professional experience and a BS degree/.** **Selected candidate will be required to possess an Active TS/SCI security clearance for consideration/.** This position is contingent upon the program award expected in Q1,2026/. Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually/. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: - Medical - Dental - 401k - Paid time off - Work/life balance - Career development - Mentorship opportunities - Rewards & recognition We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package : 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more/. **Basic Qualifications:** - 1/+ years of related experience working with space/-based or ground/-based signal processing applications, RF signal collection, and/or communication systems - Knowledge of signal processing or communication systems techniques - Experience with Microsoft software products - An Active TS/SCI clearance is required for consideration/. **Desired Skills:** - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar technical discipline/. Equivalent industry/-related experience is acceptable - Experience with RF link budget analysis - Experience with satellite RF communications techniques - Knowledge of orbital physics, particularly LEO systems - Experience with radar systems analysis - Experience with STK, AFSIM, MPAT, or similar satellite propagation modeling software tools - Understanding of and comfort developing software in C/+/+ - Experience using scripting languages such as Python or Matlab - Experience with product lifecycle phases /(SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR/) - Experience with research or design projects **Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration/. **Clearance Level:** TS/SCI **Other Important Information You Should Know** **Expression of Interest:** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match/. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings/. **Ability to Work Remotely:** Onsite Full/-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility/. **Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees/. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed/. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits/. **Schedule for this Position:** 9x80 every other Friday off **Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York /(excluding most major metropolitan areas/), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $86,100 /- $151,800/. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location/. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only/. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as /(but not limited to/) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer/. **Benefits offered:** 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, and Holidays/. /(Washington state applicants only/) Non/-represented full/-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off /(PTO/) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays/. Represented full time employees accrue 6/.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays/. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year/. This position is incentive plan eligible/. **Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer/. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics/.** **The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 /- 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration/.** At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges/. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work/. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility/. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work/. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility/. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role/. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications/. **Experience Level:** Experienced Professional **Business Unit:** SPACE **Relocation Available:** Possible **Career Area:** Systems Engineering: Models and Simulations **Type:** Full/-Time **Shift:** First

Created: 2026-04-02