

Lockheed Martin
Image Processing Engineer, Staff - Orlando, FL
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This role is for an Image Processing Engineer in Orlando, FL, with a contract length of over 6 months and a competitive pay rate. Key skills include MATLAB, C++, and experience in electro-optical/infrared detection technology and AI/ML topologies.
π - Country
United States
π± - Currency
$ USD
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π° - Day rate
Unknown
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ποΈ - Date
January 15, 2026
π - Duration
More than 6 months
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ποΈ - Location
On-site
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π - Contract
Unknown
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π - Security
Unknown
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π - Location detailed
Orlando, FL
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π§ - Skills detailed
#CCN (Convolutional Neural Network) #C++ #Neural Networks #Security #AI (Artificial Intelligence) #ML (Machine Learning) #Programming #IP (Internet Protocol) #Linux #Image Processing #Leadership #Matlab
Role description
Job Description
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.
By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.
We are seeking an experienced Image Processing (IP) Engineer who will join a highly skilled team of systems engineering technologists and algorithm developers supporting various contracts and IRADs within Missiles and Fire Control.
What You Will Be Doing
IP Engineer tasks include:
β’ Design, develop, and deploy embedded algorithms that support unresolved (point-source) and resolved target detection and tracking
β’ Develop, verify, and validate both complex models and simulations that utilize match filters, convolutional neural networks, and other such techniques to detect targets of interest.
β’ Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements
β’ Perform critical studies, analyses, and test activities that support ground and flight test efforts including Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) activities
β’ Opportunities will exist to join small teams of engineers and algorithm developers on a variety of different programs that are in various stages of product development.
β’ Support program reviews and technical interchange meetings with internal leadership and/or external customers
Why Join Us
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martinβs comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
Desired Skills
β’ Proficiency in MATLAB
β’ Experience with linear algebra software packages
β’ Strong programming skills that can translate to C++ development in a Linux environment
β’ Experience deploying algorithms that satisfy real-time performance requirements
β’ Knowledge of electro-optical/infrared detection technology, optics, and principles of radiometry
β’ Familiarity with clutter rejection techniques
β’ Knowledge and experience with Modelling and Simulation of EOIR systems
β’ Familiarity with deployable AI/ML topologies as they relate to target detection
Other Important Information
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.
Job Description
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.
By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.
We are seeking an experienced Image Processing (IP) Engineer who will join a highly skilled team of systems engineering technologists and algorithm developers supporting various contracts and IRADs within Missiles and Fire Control.
What You Will Be Doing
IP Engineer tasks include:
β’ Design, develop, and deploy embedded algorithms that support unresolved (point-source) and resolved target detection and tracking
β’ Develop, verify, and validate both complex models and simulations that utilize match filters, convolutional neural networks, and other such techniques to detect targets of interest.
β’ Evaluate system performance in complex scenarios and environments and verify system and subsystem level requirements
β’ Perform critical studies, analyses, and test activities that support ground and flight test efforts including Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL) activities
β’ Opportunities will exist to join small teams of engineers and algorithm developers on a variety of different programs that are in various stages of product development.
β’ Support program reviews and technical interchange meetings with internal leadership and/or external customers
Why Join Us
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martinβs comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
Desired Skills
β’ Proficiency in MATLAB
β’ Experience with linear algebra software packages
β’ Strong programming skills that can translate to C++ development in a Linux environment
β’ Experience deploying algorithms that satisfy real-time performance requirements
β’ Knowledge of electro-optical/infrared detection technology, optics, and principles of radiometry
β’ Familiarity with clutter rejection techniques
β’ Knowledge and experience with Modelling and Simulation of EOIR systems
β’ Familiarity with deployable AI/ML topologies as they relate to target detection
Other Important Information
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.






