Staff Software Engineer (Image Processing) at Lockheed Martin

Description: Who we are
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. Our Manassas campus is a thriving center of engineering expertise, fostering a culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the creation of exceptional products. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

What We’re Doing
At Lockheed Martin, we're at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and innovation. Our campus in Manassas, Virginia is a hub for engineering excellence, where we tackle some of the world's most challenging engineering problems. We pride ourselves on our culture of creativity, excellence, and product innovation.

The Work
The Integrated Submarine Imaging System (ISIS) program in Manassas, Virginia, is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to support the development and integration of advanced imaging capabilities for current and next‑generation submarine platforms. This role will focus on designing, developing, testing, and containerizing image‑processing software, as well as creating new algorithms and enhancing legacy code that underpins mission‑critical submarine imaging. The position requires strong Linux/C++ expertise, GPU acceleration experience, and familiarity with optics, multispectral sensors, and modern DevOps practices.

Why Join Us
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
Joining Lockheed Martin means becoming part of a team that's making a significant impact in the field of engineering. When you choose to work with us, you'll enjoy:

• An excellent working environment equipped with state-of-the-art tools.
• The opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and top-notch professionals.
• A chance to be a part of solving some of the world's most challenging engineering problems.
• A culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the development of remarkable products.
  If you're ready to take your career to the next level, work on groundbreaking projects, and be a part of a team that thrives on innovation, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our mission.
  Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
  Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
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  Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics with 7+ years of experience or Master's degree and 5+ year related experience.

Strong Linux development skills (build, debug, shell scripting, Git)

Proficient in modern C++ (C++11/14/17)

Solid grasp of optics fundamentals (imaging, lenses, diffraction)

Hands‑on experience with core image processing algorithms (filtering, segmentation, feature extraction, registration) or comparable signal processing techniques

Proven CUDA development experience (kernel coding, memory management, performance tuning)
Desired Skills:

Design and implement real‑time, high‑throughput software pipelines.

Work with multispectral imaging sensors and perform sensor‑fusion preprocessing.

Apply traditional image‑processing techniques and integrate AI/ML‑based vision algorithms.

Develop GPU‑accelerated solutions using NVIDIA toolkits (TensorRT, NPP, CUDA, other SDKs).

Optimize code for low‑latency and real-time execution on embedded or workstation platforms.

Familiarity with performance profiling and debugging tools for both CPU and GPU.

Experience with new algorithm research through experimentation, peer reviews, development, integration and delivery
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
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