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Senior Systems Engineer - Airborne Radars - Lockheed Martin
Systems Engineer
Lead the design, integration, and validation of advanced airborne radar and electronic warfare systems, leveraging C++, Python, and RF design expertise to deliver cutting‑edge solutions for air, surface, and under‑water platforms.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and develop airborne radar subsystems, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with mission requirements.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate radar, electronic warfare, and mission‑critical software into complex platforms.
- Lead design reviews, technical troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis for hardware and firmware issues.
- Implement and validate signal‑processing algorithms using MATLAB and C++ to meet stringent detection and tracking specifications.
- Document design decisions, test procedures, and maintain traceability throughout the development lifecycle.
Requirements
- 10+ years of systems engineering experience in radar or electronic warfare environments.
- Proficiency in C++ and Python for embedded and simulation development.
- Strong background in RF design, antenna theory, and signal‑processing concepts.
- Experience with hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, flight test integration, and certification processes.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor junior engineers.