Senior Research Scientist

Job DescriptionThe Advanced Programs and Exploitation (APEX) team with Lockheed Martin in Boulder is looking for a Research Scientist to support ongoing programs and internal research and development efforts. The APEX team is focused on mission processing applications of remote sensing payloads and fusion of various data types. This position will work alongside research scientists, FPGA engineers, and software engineers on the APEX team to accomplish to develop, test, and deliver prototype and fully capable systems.This Position Will Be Expected To participate in the development, integration, and enhancement of remote sensing processing and tracking algorithms and software. evaluate, refine, and develop tracking & processing algorithms. help our team evolve ground-based mission processing applications of remote sensing payloads onto flight hardware for onboard mission processing operations. develop a thorough understanding of R&D mission processing code written in C++. add features to a complex legacy code base. develop models and detailed simulations to predict and assess system performance. possibly work on AI/ML algorithm applications.Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. This position is in beautiful Boulder, Colorado at our offices which have a collaborative and modern agile workspace.Desired Skills Proficient in C++ & Python Experience with hardware acceleration technologies (e.g., GPUs, FPGAs) Understanding of AI/ML algorithms and architectures (e.g., CNNs, RNNs, transformers). Experience in remote sensing Experience with software version control such as GIT Applied mathematics or algorithm development experience Strong experience in software design and development. Active security clearanceOther Important InformationBy 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 remotelyOnsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.