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May 30, 2026
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Research Scientist - Remote Sensing

United States
Full-time
Remote
$76K/yr - $135K/yr
Entry Level
Lockheed Martin is seeking a research scientist to join their Advanced Programs and Exploitation (APEX) team in Boulder. The role involves supporting ongoing programs related to mission processing applications of remote sensing payloads and multi-int fusion, collaborating with engineers, performing data analysis, and providing algorithm expertise.
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Responsibilities

  • Work in coordination with our research scientists, FPGA engineers, and software engineers for all activities required to develop, test, and deliver prototype and fully capable systems
  • Work with software engineers to develop C++ and Python code
  • Perform data analysis to evaluate various mission processing solutions to determine the best one for various missions
  • Provide algorithm expertise (for detection, tracking and multi-int fusion purposes)
  • Optimize performance of a signal processing chain
  • Possibly work on AI/ML algorithm applications

Qualification

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) from an accredited institution or an equivalent blend of education, training, and minimum 1 year of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in MatLab and another programming language
  • Ability to obtain a secret security clearance

Preferred

  • Active secret clearance
  • Proficiency in C++ &/or Python
  • Linux OS background/Experience developing in a Linux environment
  • Applied mathematics or algorithm development experience
  • Experience working with data structures
  • Strong experience in software design and development
  • Familiarity with tracking &/or signal processing algorithms
  • Experience with containerization tools like Docker
  • Experience with a machine learning platform such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras
  • Experience with machine learning for image segmentation and image generation
  • Experience with software vision control such as GIT

Benefit

  • Relocation/Housing Stipend Available: Possible
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • EAP
  • Education Assistance
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons (Washington state applicants only)
  • Vacation (Washington state applicants only)
  • Sick leave (Washington state applicants only)
  • This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
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