Staff Embedded Software & SDR Engineer

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Chelmsford
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

You will be the Staff Embedded Software & SDR Engineer for the Embedded Systems team. Our team is responsible for designing and delivering high?performance microwave modules that combine advanced FPGA hardware with sophisticated embedded software. What You Will Be Doing As the Staff Embedded Software & SDR Engineer you will be responsible for creating end?to?end software solutions that drive the digital/processor subsystems of our multi?function microwave modules. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Develop and maintain embedded C/C++ software that controls microwave circuits, performs message handling, and executes digital?signal?processing (DSP) algorithms. Define system architecture for the digital/processor sub?systems and integrate software with FPGA designs and RF front?ends. Collaborate with FPGA designers, technical leads, and microwave subject?matter experts to solve complex size?weight?power challenges. Lead software verification activities, including unit testing, hardware?in?the?loop validation, and FPGA?verification support. Drive R&D initiatives in image processing, machine learning, robotics, and RF manipulation while mentoring junior team members. Why Join Us We are looking for a collaborative, purpose?driven engineer who thrives on solving technically demanding problems and delivering innovative solutions that protect the warfighter and advance commercial applications. You will work in a hands?on laboratory environment, enjoy continuous learning, and have clear pathways for career growth. We are committed to supporting your work?life balance and overall well?being, offering a flexible 4?day × 10?hour schedule. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here . Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Chelmsford. Discover more about our Chelmsford, Massachusetts location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company?sponsored interim secret clearance is required to start. Basic Qualifications • BS Degree, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or closely related technical field. • Embedded software development expertise focused on Software?Defined Radio (SDR) systems. • Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming. • Expertise in designing and implementing software for diverse embedded operating system environments, including bare-metal, Zephyr, and Linux. • Experience implementing digital logic designs using both traditional RTL (HDL) and modern HLS methodologies for FPGAs. • Proficient with version?control systems, particularly Git. • Hands on experience with scripting languages—including Python, TCL, Bash, batch files, and make files. • Hands on experience with software debugging protocols and tools using JTAG. • Candidate must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance and have the ability to be granted an interim secret prior to start. Desired skills • A Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. • Experience with AMD and Microsemi FPGA’s with embedded ARM (SOC) processors and tools. • 5 years in embedded software development. • Proficient in Software Defined Radio (SDR) systems, leveraging GNU Radio for designing, simulating, and deploying digital signal processing (DSP) applications. • Familiar with serial communication protocols, including I²C, SPI, UART, and RS?422. • Proficient in software development across both Linux and Windows operating systems. • Familiar with Atlassian Jira (or comparable tools) for software issue tracking and sprint management. • Exhibit a forward?thinking, innovative approach to research and development. • Experience with lab equipment such as power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators and analyzers. • Experienced in hardware board bring?up and U?Boot bootloader development. 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. 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 $113,900 - $200,905. 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $131,000 - $227,125. 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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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