Software Engineer Senior

Job ID: 728388BR Date posted: May. 18, 2026
Description:The Aeronautics Sensor Fusion team is seeking a highly skilled Data Association Engineer to join our team in developing the next generation of sensor fusion algorithms. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, modeling, analyzing and testing Data Association algorithms as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions into Fusion applications.
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

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Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience developing C++ applications, preferably in real time environments.
• Strong foundation in numerical methods, linear algebra, or related scientific computing concepts.
• Proven ability to perform data analysis or validation to verify software correctness.
• Experience creating automated test suites for validating algorithms.
• Strong documentation and communication skills for producing clear algorithm specifications and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Desired Skills:
• Experience implementing common data association techniques (e.g., nearest neighbor, Hungarian assignment, JPDA/MHT) within C++ applications.
• Solid understanding of filtering and state estimation methods (Kalman, EKF/UKF, particle filters) and how they interact with measurement association.
• Ability to design and apply statistical gating, clustering, and outlier rejection strategies to improve association reliability.
• Familiarity with probabilistic scoring, distance metrics (Mahalanobis, Euclidean) and evaluation measures for association quality.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and standard software development tools.
• Experience creating synthetic/real sensor datasets and automated test suites for validating data association algorithms.
• Strong documentation and communication skills for producing clear algorithm specifications and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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 Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First