Signal/Image Processing Manager

Key Skills

Algorithms, Design, GPUs, Image processing, Leadership, Neural Networks, Signal processing

Job Description

Description:

For decades, Lockheed Martin Space has been at the forefront of space technology, creating cutting-edge solutions for space exploration, Earth observation, and national security applications. Lockheed Martin Space’s Optical Payload Center of Excellence (OPCoE) develops exceptional electro-optical payloads, and as Optical Payload Signal and Image Processing Manager in the Algorithms, Processing, and Simulations group, this is your chance to be a leader on a team with unmatched heritage as it continues blazing new trails in the reaches of space.

As Signal and Image Processing Manager, you will lead a team of engineers and contribute to the technical development of advanced mission data processing capabilities that leverage the latest in artificial intelligence- and machine learning-based techniques and that are executed on powerful computing hardware in space and on the ground. You will be a leader for the development and deployment of the brains that are central to the success of Lockheed Martin Space’s electro-optical missions.

Our Signal and Image Processing Manager is a leader with a track record of delivering to technical, schedule, and financial commitments, and driving the best customer and enterprise value. They demonstrate a breadth of technical knowledge across multiple functions and a variety of program experience, and have outstanding interpersonal skills and a proven ability to represent the organization to customers, employees, and partners.

As Signal and Image Processing Manager, you will:

• Partner with Lockheed Martin Space Lines of Business (LOB), OPCoE Program Development, and OPCoE Payload Systems Engineering teams to develop and deploy mission data processing products that are used across mission areas
• Develop transition plans for low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) products from the science and technology community
• Lead and support intellectual property evaluations and development of patent applications
• Propose and execute IRAD projects with a goal of standardization and maturation in coordination with OPCoE Program Development
• Enhance relationships with strategic suppliers and other LM Business Areas (BAs) to compliment the in-house OPCoE team
• Work closely with Payload IPT leads and LOB leadership to understand mission drivers, and fold emerging mission trends into product roadmaps to ensure a discriminating edge
• Implement and lead technical knowledge management to develop and maintain strengths, key technical skills, knowledge continuity, and facilitate career advancement opportunities for employees
• Manage staffing requirements, sustain engineering capabilities, and preserve critical skills

Our engineers are on a mission to make a difference in the world, and every single day we leverage our skills and experiences to create, craft, and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems. This is your chance to be a leader on our team and to be part of something truly special.

Basic Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience with computer algorithms and/or image signal processing

• Demonstrated experience in the design, development, and/or verification of signal and image collection systems

• Established experience in developing technical talent and building pipelines to sustain technical expertise within the organization

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, thus US citizenship is required

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a technical discipline (i.e., electrical engineering, computer science, or other engineering/science discipline); or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience working across space and ground applications. Our systems include ground-to-ground, space-to-ground (and vice versa), and space-to-space

• Experience in the development of processing and dissemination computer algorithms

• Experience in remote sensing; detection and estimation theories; morphological processing; neural networks; and utilization of signal processing within advanced computer architectures (i.e., GPUs)

• Demonstrated ability to drive closure and resolve complex technical issues/challenges

• Variety of customer experience

• 8 years of demonstrated technical expertise

• 3 years demonstrated hands-on expertise in space, or complex hardware/software systems

• Prior leadership roles with proven experience leading employees to perform productively and foster relationships in a multi-functional team environment

• Experience developing product roadmaps

• Domain specialist for remote sensing, detection and estimation theories, morphological processing, speech processing, neural networks, electromagnetic and acoustic effects on signals, and utilization of signal processing with advanced computer architecture

• Experience providing impact to the enterprise through establishment of a dedicated team working to drive high TRL signal and image processing technology across programs

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Top Secret

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position in California or New York City is $154,400 - $290,900. 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.