Associate Software Developer

Standard Job Description

Spectrum Systems Lab (SSL) is seeking a passionate entry-level software engineer with a foundation in software development. In this role you will contribute to the design, testing, and development of software, algorithms, and hardware for advanced digital and RF receivers, transmitters, and electronic-warfare (EW) systems while also having the flexibility to explore research topics of interest and learn from peers across the lab. Your daily work will adapt to the evolving needs of our programs, allowing you to grow your skill set and directly impact cutting-edge projects that support both commercial and military platforms.

Potential tasking includes:

• Design, code, and verify software for state-of-the-art digital/RF receivers, transmitters, and EW systems.

• Architect and implement scalable data-engineering pipelines for automated analysis of machine-learning, sensor-processing, and target-tracking research prototypes over large data sets.

• Apply DevSecOps fundamentals to analyze, debug, and integrate RF-processing and target-tracking software within CI/CD workflows.

• Lead or support research projects that innovate novel solutions for emerging signal-processing challenges.

• Participate in large-scale field tests on ground, sea, and air assets, assisting with system deployment, data collection, and post-test analysis.

• Contribute to business development by crafting modern, customer-focused technical solutions and preparing technical briefings or proof-of-concept demonstrations

Basic Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor’s degree (M.S. preferred) from an accredited university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field

• Early-career experience – 0–2 years of professional software development, with strong C++ skills and proficiency in at least one additional language (Python preferred)

• Technical expertise:

  • Development on Linux platforms
  • Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, or equivalent)
  • Modern version-control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab)
  • Agile development environments (Scrum, Kanban)

• Teamwork – Excellent collaboration and communication abilities; proven success working in multidisciplinary teams

• Security clearance – Ability to obtain a Secret-level clearance (Top-Secret preferred)

Desired Skills

Software / Algorithms

• Experience building CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)

• Knowledge of modern wireless communication techniques and protocols (e.g., 5G NR, OFDM)

Digital-Signal-Processing (DSP)

• Filter design (FIR/IIR, windowing, multirate, polyphase).

• FFT/IFFT, spectral analysis, and time-frequency transforms.

• Modulation/demodulation, coding/decoding (QPSK, OFDM, LDPC, Turbo).

• Signal-conditioning techniques (noise reduction, beamforming, digital down-conversion).

• Real-time DSP implementation on FPGA (VHDL/Verilog, HLS) and DSP processors.

• Python-based DSP toolchains (NumPy, SciPy, CuPy, GNU Radio).

Research & Innovation

• Experience working research projects on state-of-the-art technologies (e.g., AI-enhanced radar, next-gen EW)

General / Domain Awareness

• Understanding of Electronic Warfare
• Exposure to radar signal processing and advanced DSP techniques

**Pay Information **

• $61500.00 - $116455.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

• For (Washington state applicants only) 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.