DSP Engineer – Developed Vetting

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 Gnu Radio or similar SDR platforms
• FPGA/RFSOC development experience and proficiency in VHDL or Verilog
• Familiarity with Linux environments, version control systems (e.g. Git Lab), 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 dependin…