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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Staff Optical Image Processing Engineer

positionManassas, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. They are seeking a skilled Optical Image Processing Engineer to support the development and integration of advanced imaging capabilities for submarine platforms, focusing on designing, developing, testing, and containerizing image-processing software.

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Responsibilities

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
Ability to mentor others in image processing

Qualification

LinuxC++GPU accelerationMultispectral imagingAI/ML algorithmsReal-time software pipelinesPerformance profilingMentoring

Required

Strong Linux/C++ expertise
GPU acceleration experience
Familiarity with optics
Familiarity with multispectral sensors
Familiarity with modern DevOps practices

Preferred

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
Ability to mentor others in image processing

Benefits

Flexible schedules
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits

Company

Lockheed Martin

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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.
dateFounded in 1912
location
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.lockheedmartin.com

H1B Sponsorship

Lockheed Martin has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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