Job ID: 708827BR
Date posted: Oct. 29, 2025
Description:The 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.
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Basic Qualifications:
- Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) field from an accredited institution.
- Proficiency in MatLab and another programming language
- Ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance required for this role.
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 clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $93,200 - $164,450. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First