Signal Processing Engineer Subject Matter Expert; AI​/ML focus Security Clearance

Position: Signal Processing Engineer Subject Matter Expert (AI/ML focus) with Security Clearance
Job Number 708334

Description:

What We're Doing Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) is a world-class leader in defense innovation. Our Artificial Intelligence (AI) team fuses cutting-edge signal-processing expertise with machine-learning techniques to deliver next-generation capabilities to our customers. As a Signal Processing SME, you will shape advanced AI-enabled defense solutions-from early research and prototype development through to fielded deployment-and serve as a technical bridge across RMS Lines of Business and partner engineering groups.

The Work Technical Leadership - Provide authoritative guidance on signal-processing architectures and AI/ML strategies, influencing product roadmaps across RMS business lines.
Solution Development - Design, develop, and prototype complex signal-processing pipelines integrated with machine-learning models for radar, sonar, electronic warfare, and other mission-critical sensors.
Software Engineering & Dev Ops - Write production-grade code, establish CI/CD pipelines, and maintain containerized environments on the high-performance compute cluster.
Collaboration - Partner with peer engineering organizations, chief engineer offices, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless technology transfer and alignment with customer requirements.
Research & Innovation - Conduct applied research, evaluate emerging AI/ML techniques, and publish technical findings to keep RMS at the forefront of the field.
Deployment & Support - Transition prototypes to deployable solutions, assist with integration testing, and provide post-deployment technical support to customers.
Mentorship - Coach junior engineers on signal-processing theory, AI/ML best practices, and software development standards Who We Are Rotary and Mission Systems is a culture of innovators driven by integrity and visionary thinking. We empower our people with the tools, training, and autonomy to push technological boundaries while upholding the highest business-ethics standards. Our AI team works hand-in-hand with product lines to embed intelligent capabilities into defense platforms worldwide.

Who You Are Education & Experience - Bachelor's (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field; 8+ years of professional experience in signal processing and AI/ML.
Technical Mastery - Deep expertise in digital signal processing, spectral analysis, sensor fusion, and machine-learning frameworks (Tensor Flow, PyTorch, etc.).
Software & Dev Ops Skills - Proficient in C/C++, Python, Linux, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD tooling.
Leadership Ability - Proven track record of leading technical teams, influencing cross-functional groups, and delivering complex projects on schedule.
Communication - Excellent verbal and written skills; able to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences, including senior leadership and customers.
Clearance - Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret (or higher) security clearance. Why Join Us Impactful Work - Directly contribute to AI-driven defense systems that protect our nation and allies.
Cutting-Edge Environment - Access to a high-performance compute cluster and a culture that encourages experimentation and rapid prototyping.
Career Growth - Mentorship, continuous learning opportunities, and clear pathways to senior technical or leadership roles.
Competitive Rewards - Market-leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the pride of being part of a globally respected organization.
If you're ready to fuse signal-processing expertise with AI innovation and challenge the status quo, apply today and help shape the future of defense technology at Lockheed Martin RMS.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, or related STEM degree

• Extensive experience with designing and implementing Signal Processing solutions in various domains (SONAR, RADAR, EW)

• Experience with acoustic analysis of data through computational processing (via python, MATLAB)

• Experience in product ionizing Signal Processing algorithms in complex swap constrained…