Location: UK
Type: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate
Our Client, Lockheed Martin is looking for a skilled and innovative Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer to join their team in Gloucester, UK. 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.
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
Lockheed Martin, provide meaningful work and continuous learning opportunities that will help develop your skills and progress your career. Lockheed Martin believe in supporting a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, hybrid work where possible, and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure you can enjoy both your professional and personal life.
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 optimise 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 optimise 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 Lockheed Martin’s team and be part of a leading-edge organisation committed to creating innovative solutions for Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence applications.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
* Developed Vetting (DV) cleared
* Eligibility to work in the UK
* Strong experience in Digital Signal Processing (DSP), including algorithm development and optimisation
* 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
Desired 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
Location
This is a full time position in Gloucester, UK.
Applicants must hold a Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and all appropriate documentation and permits to work in the UK.
Employment Offer
At Lockheed Martin employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more. Lockheed Martin support and offer Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off.
* 37.5 hour working week (4 day flexible option)
* Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement
* A wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through the wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment
* Private Medical Insurance
* Critical Illness
* Life Assurance
* Travel Insurance
* Employee discounts for top high street shops
* Employee Assistance Programme which includes free face to face counselling 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
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.
We are looking for someone to start immediately.
Apply now to begin your next exciting career in the UK.
For further information about this position pleaseContact us and we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible.
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