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You will work closely with FPGA, algorithm, flight software, and systems engineers to validate processing, investigate discrepancies, and support mission processing integration and testing.\nBeyond software development, the selected candidate will contribute to the research, development, and maturation of mission processing algorithms and modeling techniques. This includes developing digital-twin capabilities and synthetic scene/data generation tools to support program modeling, analysis, algorithm development, and performance assessment.\nThe selected candidate will be responsible for:\nDeveloping high-performance C++ simulation software for x86/Linux\nTranslating FPGA-based algorithms into functionally equivalent C++ implementations\nModeling payload processing, data flows, sensor behavior, and algorithmic pipelines\nDeveloping and evaluating algorithms for mission and sensor data processing\nDeveloping digital-twin and synthetic scene/data generation capabilities to support system modeling, algorithm development, and program analysis\nComparing and validating CPU-based implementations against FPGA and reference implementations\nSupporting software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing\nGenerating, analyzing, and characterizing mission and synthetic sensor data\nInvestigating and troubleshooting differences between FPGA, simulated, and CPU implementations\nOptimizing C++ software for large datasets and computationally intensive processing\nDeveloping analysis tools and techniques to evaluate algorithm and system performance\nWorking across software, FPGA, algorithm, and systems engineering teams to resolve complex technical problems\nProviding technical leadership and contributing to the definition of simulation architectures, algorithms, and modeling approaches\nDocumenting algorithms, interfaces, assumptions, models, and test results\nCommunicating technical findings and recommendations to engineering teams and program leadership\nThis position is located in our offices in beautiful Boulder, Colorado.\nBasic Qualifications\nDegree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical field\nStrong C++ development experience\nExperience developing software for x86/Linux platforms\nExperience with algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented design\nExperience developing or implementing algorithms for signal, image, sensor, or other scientific/engineering data\nFamiliarity with FPGA architecture, pipelining, parallel processing, and data movement\nAbility to obtain a Secret government clearance\nDesired Skills\nExperience translating algorithms between FPGA and x86/CPU implementations\nExperience with FPGA-based signal or image processing\nExperience developing digital twins, physics-based models, sensor models, or synthetic data/scene generation tools\nExperience with modeling and simulation for system-level analysis\nExperience developing or evaluating algorithms for sensor or mission processing\nFamiliarity with FPGA architecture, pipelining, parallel processing, and data movement\nExperience with Vitis, Vivado, or HLS\nExperience with fixed-point and floating-point processing\nExperience with image, signal, or mission data processing\nExperience with software-in-the-loop or hardware-in-the-loop simulation\nExperience with C++ performance optimization, multithreading, or parallel computing\nPython experience for data analysis, scientific computing, or test automation\nExperience leading technical efforts or providing technical direction to other engineers\nExperience communicating complex technical concepts and analysis to engineering and program leadership\nActive security clearance\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00\nAt Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.\nThe salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.\nBenefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.\nFor (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. 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