Staff Algorithm Engineer

Salary: $229,000 - 269,000 per year
Requirements:
We require a bachelors degree from an accredited college in computer or electrical engineering, physics, or a related field, or equivalent experience and combined education, along with 7+ years of professional experience. We require an active DoD Final Secret security clearance, and candidates must be U.S. citizens to be considered. We are seeking someone with a strong understanding of sensor discrimination and object classification. We require demonstrated experience designing, developing, testing, and documenting complex mathematical algorithms. We need experience analyzing complex algorithms and software using metrics and visualizations to validate product performance. We require strong problem-solving ability, including reviewing system behavior issues, identifying root causes, and recommending solutions. We are looking for excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to work independently in a highly dynamic environment. We require the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Systems Engineering, Integration and Test, and Deployment and Warfighter Support. We need candidates who are comfortable working in an agile team and presenting work to external stakeholders. Preferred experience includes data fusion, machine learning classification, sensor discrimination, signal processing, and Kalman filtering. Preferred experience includes agile development, missile defense domain knowledge, and real-time Java application development. Preferred experience includes integrating new capabilities into legacy software systems and creating design documents for complex mathematical algorithms. Preferred experience includes building metrics and visualization tools for analysis and performance verification, software analysis against performance requirements, and resolving security issues flagged by tools such as Fortify or SonarQube. Preferred experience includes Maven or Gradle and automated unit testing frameworks.
Responsibilities:
We design and develop discrimination and fusion algorithms within the C2BMC Track Server application. We analyze, test, and verify existing algorithm designs and their performance. We support software testing and resolve issues across multiple baselines. We perform in-depth technical analysis and provide support for systems software products, including complex problem resolution. We work from system specifications to develop or modify operating system applications. We assist with design, coding, benchmark testing, debugging, and documentation of algorithms and software. We interface with other system support groups to coordinate delivery and integration efforts. We generate software design artifacts and support design and code reviews. We develop technical documentation, including white papers and ADDs, and present designs to external stakeholders.
Technologies:
Gradle Support Java Machine Learning Maven Security
More:
We are Lockheed Martin, working with hackajob to connect exceptional professionals to this opportunity. Our C2BMC Regional team engineers, develops, and integrates new capabilities for the U.S. Missile Defense System in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. We offer excellent benefits and amenities, ongoing career development, mentorship, medical and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and paid time off to support work-life balance. This is an onsite full-time role with a 4x10 schedule and three days off per week, and relocation may be possible. The position sits within our RMS business unit in software engineering at the experienced professional level.
last updated 29 week of 2026