Research Scientist Sr

**Description:** The Advanced Programs and Exploitation /(APEX/) team with Lockheed Martin in Boulder is looking for a Research Scientist Sr to support ongoing programs and internal research and development efforts/. This role will be focused on mission processing applications of remote sensing payloads and measurement fusion of various data types/. This position will work alongside research scientists, FPGA engineers, and software engineers on the team to research, 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 & image signal processing algorithms/. - help 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/. - contribute to simulation environments that support algorithm validation/. - 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/. **Basic Qualifications:** - Advanced degree /(Master's or Ph/.D/./) in 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:** - PhD in STEM /(Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math/) field - Proficient in C/+/+ & Python - Experience with hardware acceleration technologies /(e/.g/., GPUs, FPGAs/) - Experience with AI/ML algorithms for detection and tracking - 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:** No **Career Area:** Scientist **Type:** Full/-Time **Shift:** First

Created: 2026-04-19