Image Processing Engineer Orlando, FL

Job Overview

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company employed by 114,000 people worldwide. The company researches, designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, and sustains advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four business areas.

At Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. We prioritize our employees and provide diverse career opportunities that promote development and agility.

We are seeking an emerging Image Processing (IP) Engineer to join a highly skilled team of systems engineering technologists and algorithm developers within Missiles and Fire Control. The engineer will support various contracts and IRADs.

• Design, develop, and deploy embedded algorithms that support unresolved (point‑source) and resolved target detection and tracking.
• Develop, verify, and validate complex models and simulations that use match filters, convolutional neural networks, and other techniques to detect targets of interest.
• Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements.
• Perform critical studies, analyses, and test activities that support ground and flight test efforts including Hardware‑In‑The‑Loop activities.
• Collaborate with small teams of engineers and algorithm developers on programs at various stages of product development.
• Support program reviews and technical interchange meetings with internal leadership and external customers.

We offer flexible scheduling options and a comprehensive benefits package to support your work‑life balance and overall well‑being.

This position is located in Orlando, Florida. Relocation is possible.

• BS in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or a similar STEM degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Interim clearance required to start; must be a U.S. citizen.
• Fluent in MATLAB, Python, and C++.
• Experience solving problems and relevant algorithm development in resolved and unresolved target detection image processing.
• Experience with low‑signature target detection and automatic target recognition/identification.
• Experience with image correction algorithms, scene generation, and non‑uniformity correction.
• Exposure to electro‑optical phenomenology and optical system analysis as it applies to image/signal processing.
• Experience implementing and debugging image‑processing algorithms in a real‑time environment and processing instrumented real‑time system data.
• Proficiency in validating C++ algorithm simulations and hardware models with real‑time data collections.

• Experience with linear algebra software packages.
• Strong programming skills suitable for C++ development in a Linux environment.
• Experience deploying algorithms that satisfy real‑time performance requirements.
• Knowledge of electro‑optical/infrared detection technology, optics, and principles of radiometry.
• Familiarity with clutter rejection techniques.
• Knowledge and experience with modeling and simulation of EOIR systems.
• Familiarity with deployable AI/ML topologies as they relate to target detection.
• Active Secret clearance.

Secret clearance required. Must be a U.S. citizen. Clearance level:
Secret with investigation or CV date within 5 years.

• Location:
  
  Orlando, Florida.
• Relocation:
  Possible.
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time.
• Shift: First.
• Schedule:
  
  4×10 hour days, 3 days off per week.
• On‑site:
  Yes. The work will be performed onsite at a Lockheed Martin facility.

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest and may be considered for other opportunities with similar skills. If a match is identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to any legally protected characteristic.