We are seeking an experienced Signal and Image Processing (S/IP) Engineer who will join a highly skilled team of systems engineering technologists and algorithm developers supporting various contracts and IRADs within Missiles and Fire Control.
Basic Qualifications
- BS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or similar STEM degree and 1+ years of relevant experience.
- Interim Clearance is needed to start, therefore you must be a US Citizen.
- Shall be fluent in one or more of the following languages:
- MATLAB, python, C++
- Shall have experience solving problems and relevant algorithm development in 2 of the image processing domains mentioned below:
- match filtering, SNR analysis, image enhancement algorithms, resolved or unresolved target detection, automatic target recognition / identification,
- Shall demonstrate strong math skills in the areas of:
- linear algebra, matrix math, statistics, trigonometry, and convolution
- Have experience in validating C++ algorithm simulations and hardware models with real-time data collections
- Have been exposed to implementing and debugging IP algorithms running in a real-time processing environments
Typical IP Engineer tasks may include:
- Develop, test, and verify embedded algorithms that support unresolved (point-source) and resolved target detection and tracking for missile and fire control products.
- Develop, validate, and test complex models and simulations that utilize match filters, convolutional neural networks, and other such techniques to detect targets of interest.
- Evaluate and analyze system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements
- Perform analyses and test activities that support ground and flight test efforts including Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) activities
- Opportunities will exist to join small teams of engineers and algorithm developers on a variety of different programs that are in various stages of product development.
- Support program reviews and technical interchange meetings with internal leadership and/or external customers
- Active Secret Clearance
- Ability to perform preflight system performance assessment and post flight verification analyses
- Familiarity with deployable AI/ML topologies as they relate to target detection
- Have been exposed to electro-optic phenomenology and optical system analysis as it applies to image/signal processing.
- Strong programming skills that can translate to C++ in a Linux environment
- Familiarity with clutter rejection techniques
- Familiarity with Modelling and Simulation of EOIR systems
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $81100.00 - $150500.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or a similar STEM field
- At least 1 year of relevant experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Interim security clearance obtained to start
- Fluency in MATLAB, Python, or C++
- Algorithm development experience in at least two image processing domains, including match filtering, SNR analysis, image enhancement, target detection, or automatic target recognition
- Strong skills in linear algebra, matrix mathematics, statistics, trigonometry, and convolution
- Experience validating C++ algorithm simulations and hardware models using real-time data collections
- Experience implementing and debugging image-processing algorithms in real-time processing environments
- Active Secret Clearance
- Experience with preflight performance assessment and post-flight verification analysis
- Familiarity with deployable AI/ML topologies for target detection
- Familiarity with electro-optic phenomenology and optical system analysis
- Strong programming skills transferable to C++ in a Linux environment
- Familiarity with clutter rejection techniques
- Familiarity with modeling and simulation of EOIR systems
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