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WHAT WE'RE DOING
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking an experienced Signal Processing & Data Analysis Engineer to develop algorithms, process experimental and production data, and transform raw sensor measurements into actionable insights. This role combines advanced statistical analysis, digital signal processing (DSP), modeling, and software development to support next-generation sensing and measurement systems.
THE WORK
The ideal candidate has strong fundamentals in signal processing, practical experience handling real-world noisy datasets, and the ability to move from exploratory analysis into robust production workflows.
Responsibilities include:
• Developing and optimizing signal processing algorithms for time-domain and frequency-domain analysis
• Designing filtering, denoising, feature extraction, and detection pipelines
• Processing large datasets from laboratory and field measurements
• Performing statistical analysis, uncertainty quantification, and anomaly detection
• Developing automated analysis tools and visualization dashboards
• Building calibration and validation workflows for sensors and instrumentation
• Implementing algorithms in Python, MATLAB, or C++
• Working with engineering teams to integrate algorithms into deployed systems
• Documenting analysis methods and communicating results to technical stakeholders
• Supporting experimental design and test planning
WHO WE ARE
Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.
We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.
WHO YOU ARE
You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.
WHY JOIN US
We believe that owning your career and having the freedom to make critical business decisions is key to making a real impact.
With the autonomy to use your skills and expertise in innovative ways, you can take on exciting challenges and help solve some of the world's most pressing problems.
Basic Qualifications
BS/MS/PhD in one or more of the following:
• Electrical Engineering
• Applied Physics
• Computer Engineering
• Data Science
• Mathematics
5+ years of experience in signal processing, data analysis, or sensing systems
Strong understanding of:
• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
• Fourier transforms (FFT/STFT)
• Filtering (Kalman, Wiener, adaptive)
• Spectral analysis
• Time-series analysis
• Statistics and probability
Programming experience:
• Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas)
• MATLAB
• C/C++
• Git version control
Experience analyzing experimental or sensor datasets
Desired skills
Machine learning for signal interpretation
Sensor fusion
Bayesian estimation methods
System identification
Real-time processing
Experience with:
• vibration/acoustic data
• RF systems
• imaging systems
• precision instrumentation
• geophysical or inertial sensing
• multi-stage pipelines to detect weak signals buried in environmental noise
• spectral estimation tools for precision measurement systems
• anomaly detection for production test data
• converting research MATLAB scripts into scalable Python workflows
• sensitivity analysis and uncertainty propagation
Familiarity with cloud or distributed computing
EEO
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.
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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
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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.
National Pay Statement
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 $109,200 - $192,510. 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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $125,600 - $217,695. 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.