Signal Processing Engineer Subject Matter Expert (AI/ML focus)

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Manassas, VA

67d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lockheed Martinâ¯Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) is a worldâclass leader in defense innovation. Our Artificial Intelligence (AI) team fuses cuttingâedge signalâprocessing expertise with machineâlearning techniques to deliver nextâgeneration capabilities to our customers. As a Signal Processing SME, you will shape advanced AIâenabled 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. 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 businessâethics standards. Our AI team works handâinâhand with product lines to embed intelligent capabilities into defense platforms worldwide. Why Join Us Impactful Work - Directly contribute to AIâdriven defense systems that protect our nation and allies. CuttingâEdge Environment - Access to a highâperformance 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 - Marketâleading compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the pride of being part of a globally respected organization. If you're ready to fuse signalâprocessing expertise with AI innovation and challenge the status quo, apply today and help shape the future of defense technology at Lockheedâ¯Martinâ¯RMS. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field; 8+â¯years of professional experience in signal processing and AI/ML.
Deep expertise in digital signal processing, spectral analysis, sensor fusion, and machineâlearning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.).
Proficient in C/C++, Python, Linux, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD tooling.
Proven track record of leading technical teams, influencing crossâfunctional groups, and delivering complex projects on schedule.
Excellent verbal and written skills; able to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences, including senior leadership and customers.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret (or higher) security clearance.
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 productionizing Signal Processing algorithms in complex swap constrained environments
Fluent in the mathematical foundations, engineering motivations, and design principles of adaptive array processing. Experienced in deriving new and ingenious signal processing algorithms suited to specific sensor configurations.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex design information, technical decision and issues to both highly technical and non-technical peers
Strong problem solving mindset: ability to develop create solutions to difficult problems often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, ambiguous or incomplete data on a fast-paced schedule
Ability to build and maintain relationships across organizations, collaborate with others, engage in constructive conflict, and manage interpersonal dynamics
Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment
Strong understanding of the engineering development process throughout the requirements, development, design, build, test, and integration phases of a program & familiarity with transitioning prototype software to production, including rapid software prototyping experience to create minimal viable products for evaluation of options
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance and willing to work onsite with our team in Manassas, VA in our advanced development lab.
U.S Citizenship Required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with technical leadership of teams and demonstrated ability to provide feedback (positive and constructive) and coaching to achieve high performance
Ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership - Provide authoritative guidance on signalâprocessing architectures and AI/ML strategies, influencing product roadmaps across RMS business lines.
Solution Development - Design, develop, and prototype complex signalâprocessing pipelines integrated with machineâlearning models for radar, sonar, electronic warfare, and other missionâcritical sensors.
Software Engineering & DevOps - Write productionâgrade code, establish CI/CD pipelines, and maintain containerized environments on the highâperformance 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 postâdeployment technical support to customers.
Mentorship - Coach junior engineers on signalâprocessing theory, AI/ML best practices, and software development standards