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Lead Radar Software Engineer

Moorestown, New Jersey

Moorestown, New Jersey

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 722606BR Date posted: Mar. 30, 2026
Description:What We're Doing
At Lockheed Martin, we are passionate about
innovation and integrity. We believe that by
applying the highest standards of business ethics
and forward-thinking, everything is within our
capacity – and yours as a Lockheed Martin
employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills,
training, education, and background!

The Work
We are looking for a talented and motivated
Lead Software Engineer to join our growing
integrated team working on state of the art
radar systems and electronic warfare technology.
As a Software Engineer Lead, you will have the
opportunity to work on exciting projects,
collaborate with a diverse and talented group of
individuals, and contribute to the development of
innovative solutions.

In this role you will:
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines
and program personnel.
• Participate in cross-functional Six Sigma-style
product or process improvement meetings.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and
tools.
• Be flexible, motivated, dedicated, detail-focused, team-oriented, and capable of multi-tasking.
• Participate in all phases of the development
lifecycle, including design, coding, and testing.
• Use RMS engineering processes and
procedures while performing your respective
software engineering and verification activities.
• Collaborate with teammates across physical
sites and lead junior engineers.
• This position requires a government security
clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.
Who We Are
Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense,
and security company dedicated to advancing
scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to
make the world a safer place. Our RMS business
in Moorestown, NJ is a hub of talented
engineers, scientists, and professionals
committed to shaping the future of defense
technology. We value collaboration, excellence,
and integrity in everything we do. As a part of
our team, you will work alongside like-minded
individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries
of what's possible.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree program from an accredited
college in a Computer Science, Computer
Engineering or related discipline with software
development experience with minimum of 9
years experience
• C++ Software development skills
• Experience in debugging, unit testing, and
integration testing
• Experience leading a software development team
• Experience with formal testing, verification,
and validation
• Experience mentoring software engineers in a
team setting
• Professional experience with Agile Principles,
CI/CD Methodologies' and Agile configuration
Management tools (Git, JIRA, Confluence)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD
security clearance at the SECRET level. U.S.
Citizenship is required.
Desired Skills:
• Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software
Engineering, or Electrical and Computer
Engineering
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (ex:
Google Test) and Static/Dynamic Code Analysis
tools
• Linux development
• Experience with OOA/OOD design and
implementation
• Familiarity with Agile development process
• Experience with DevOps tools and principles
such as GitLab, Containerization
(Docker), CI/CD, Microservices (Kubernetes)
• Experience with threading/concurrency
• Real Time Embedded SW Engineering skills
• Willingness/interest in working with and
integrating the software with the hardware
• Experience with digital signal processing
and/or radar tracking algorithms
• Experience with Software Modeling (UML) and
architecture
• Understanding and application of Design
Patterns
• Experience with Code Optimization
• Experience with Automated Test tools and
Techniques, Static Code Analysis
• Experience with GPU/FPGA based architectures
and languages (ex: CUDA)
• Experience with BOEs and Proposals
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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 Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

  • Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
  • Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
  • Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

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Qualifications

See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.

  • Collaborative

    There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • Goal-oriented

    From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

    You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”

Ryan J., Enterprise Operations

Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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