We are seeking a skilled and innovative Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer to join our team at our Gloucester site. This exciting role will involve working on advanced Research & Development (R&D), software-defined radio (SDR) systems, and payload development for a variety of Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes. If you have experience in reverse engineering and a strong background in DSP, this is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects and further develop your expertise.

At Lockheed Martin, we provide our engineers with meaningful work, professional development opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible working hours, hybrid work options where possible, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional and personal growth.

As a DSP Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation, applying your expertise to reverse engineer existing systems, develop new DSP algorithms, and design and integrate SDR platforms. You will also play a pivotal role in payload development and contribute to the continuous improvement of mission-critical technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reverse Engineering & Analysis – Hardware, software, and signals based reverse engineering of RF systems: identify vulnerabilities or areas for improvement.
• Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Development – Develop and optimize SDR solutions using cutting-edge DSP techniques for various applications in communications and signal processing.
• R&D and Algorithm Development – Design and develop new DSP algorithms to enhance the performance of SDR systems, focusing on signal detection, classification, and exploitation.
• Payload Development – Contribute to the development of payloads for advanced communications systems, ensuring compatibility with both existing and future technologies.
• Testing and Validation – Work closely with testing teams to validate and optimize system performance through laboratory testing, real-world experimentation, and field trials.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration – Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including hardware and software engineers, to integrate DSP solutions into larger mission systems.

If you are passionate about Digital Signal Processing, reverse engineering, and pushing the boundaries of software-defined radio technologies, we want to hear from you. Join our team and be part of a leading-edge organization committed to creating innovative solutions for Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence applications.

Apply now to take the next step in your DSP engineering career and help us shape the future of communication technologies.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Strong experience in Digital Signal Processing (DSP), including algorithm development and optimization.
• Experience in reverse engineering RF systems and signal analysis.
• Practical knowledge of software-defined radio (SDR) technologies and platforms.
• Background in R&D for developing innovative solutions and cutting-edge algorithms.
• Proficiency with Python, C/C++, and/or other programming languages used in DSP and SDR development.
• Knowledge of signal modulation/demodulation techniques and digital communication protocols.
• Experience with real-time testing and performance evaluation of RF systems.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with GnuRadio or similar SDR platforms.
• FPGA/RFSOC development experience and proficiency in VHDL or Verilog
• Familiarity with Linux environments, version control systems (e.g., GitLab), and collaborative development tools.
• Experience with payload development for defence or covert communications systems.

What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off.

We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.

We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex program management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world’s leading global security and aerospace company. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value.

We know that diversity of thought leads to better solutions for our customers. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we’d love to hear how you might contribute to our mission and our team and would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria set out in our job advert. In addition, we are committed to inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable adjustments to our applications process. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact recruitment.lmuk@global.lmco.com or call 023 92 458 000.