Signal/Image Processing Engineer

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: King of Prussia
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering. WHAT WE'RE DOING Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. THE WORK Lockheed Martin's Mission Processing team is seeking a highly skilled Signal/Image Processing Engineer with an active Secret clearance to work from our King of Prussia, PA, location. This is an EMERGING PROFESSIONAL (level 2) ROLE where candidates typically require 1 years of professional experience and a BS degree. Are you ready to tackle the world's most complex challenges and make a real difference in the lives of millions? Do you have a passion for image processing and a drive to push the boundaries of what's possible? In this role, you will join the SAR processing team and work alongside other imaging experts, data scientists, and software developers to develop cutting-edge image processing applications. This role is focused on state-of-the-art approaches to push innovation and support the war fighter by processing images for better exploitation including AI/ML and deep learning. You must have a passion for computer vision, math, and physics. If you are looking for a job that makes a significant, positive impact on the world, this is the place for you! In this role you will: • Design, implement, and evaluate algorithms to process SAR data. • Work alongside a team of engineers on a variety of signal processing applications ranging from research-based prototypes to operationally ready algorithms. • Develop complex image processing capabilities in a Linux environment using Python or MATLAB data-science tools. If you think this describes you and you are looking for an opportunity to grow and challenge yourself then we would love for you to apply! This position is contingent upon the program award expected in Q2, 2026. WHY JOIN US Opportunity for Impact: Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization. Professional Development: Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within Lockheed Martin, with access to world-class training and development programs. Collaborative Culture: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success. Competitive Benefits: Lockheed Martin employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: • Medical • Dental • 401k • Paid time off • Work/life balance • Career development • Mentorship opportunities • Rewards & recognition We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package : 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more. Basic Qualifications • Extensive background in STEM (Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, etc) • Experience in designing, training, and evaluating image processing algorithms in Python or MATLAB • Final Secret clearance required for consideration Desired skills • Knowledge and/or experience of advanced mathematics including Complex Analysis & Fourier Transforms • Knowledge and/or experience in evaluating Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery and remote sensing systems • Knowledge and/or experience in deep learning, and computer vision (e.g., CNNs, generative networks, object detection, denoising auto-encoders, Tensorflow etc.) • Knowledge and/or experience in enterprise agile software tools (Git, JIRA, Confluence, etc.) • Top Secret clearance 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. 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. Work Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. 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 $86,100 - $151,800. 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $99,000 - $171,580. 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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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