Robotics Perception Engineer Jobs in Fairfield, CT

Standard Job Description Responsible for developing, integrating, and deploying autonomy and artificial intelligence algorithms for mission systems, supporting the technology development life cycle from requirements generation through development, integration, and testing, as well as research in some organizations.Develops, integrates, and implements algorithms to enable perception, motion/mission planning, controls, etc. functionality in LM products and platforms; Translates requirements and applies requirements to development code, integrating autonomy, AI or machine learning algorithms to LM products and platforms; Determines software methods to best acquire and execute knowledge; Implements algorithms into software to train systems to recognize patterns and perform specific functions; Responsible for various phases of developing and maintaining autonomy software from requirements generation, software design and development to integration, testing, troubleshooting and debugging, and implementation; Review test outcomes, conducts troubleshooting, and works to debug issues; Develops human-machine interface scenarios, breaking missions into tasks; Documents interface requirements and implements human-machine interfaces Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Applied Mathematics, or a related STEM field, and 9 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree and 7 years; or a PhD and 4 years. Experience developing and implementing machine learning, AI, or autonomy algorithms, such as perception, planning, or controls

Proficiency programming in Python and/or C++. Experience taking algorithms from prototype through integration and test into a deployed or fielded software product. Experience translating requirements into software design and implementation.

Desired Skills Deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow. Applied LLM or generative AI experience on engineering or mission problems. MLOps: model deployment, monitoring, and CI/CD for ML systems.

Robotics and autonomy stacks such as ROS, sensor fusion, or motion planning. Cloud ML platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Human machine interface design experience.

Model verification and validation, test, or safety-critical software process experience. Experience mentoring engineers or leading technical tasks. Pay Information GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States.

Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role. Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $150800.00 - $280000.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc. Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $135700.00 - $251900.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc

Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $120600.00 - $224000.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc. Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $108600.00 - $201600.00 Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Ocala, FL; Lufkin, TX; etc. At 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. The 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. Benefits 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. Annual 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. For (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.