A​/AI Research Engineer

** Standard

Job Description *
* Focuses on research & development of technologies that enable and advance semi and fully autonomous systems for both defense and commercial customers. Serves as the algorithm expert with up-to-date knowledge on modern AI research and may be involved in the inception of ideas and drive the development cycles from research to test of prototypes for a major project or component of a major project.

Researches and discovers improvements to machine learning and robotic algorithms;
Drives advancements in techniques used in signal processing, computer vision (CV), and control systems;
Develops AI algorithms for mission systems;
Applies latest research on AI algorithms and trains machine learning / deep learning models to solve a variety of problems;
Investigates and applies the latest machine learning and deep learning techniques;
Optimizes the performance of AI algorithms, applications, and platforms;
Develops and documents algorithm and implementation requirements;
Develops prototypes that will enable autonomous functionality in LM products and platforms;
Interfaces with other teams involved the development lifecycle for perception, mission and motion planning, simulation and modeling, testing, etc.

** Basic Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience, with 2 yearsof professional experience; or a related Master'sdegree

+ Previous experience building machine learning (AI/ML) models by way of work, projects, courses, etc.

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Experience with developing software and software engineering best practices, specifically in python.

+ Must have strong problem-solving skills,business acumen, and demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.

+ Must be a US citizen

** Desired Skills*
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Experience with natural language processing techniques.

+ Experience in applying deep learning, especially CNNs, RNNS, LSTMs, and reinforcement learning, generative AI (GenAI).

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Experience with integration of data products into customer applications.

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Experience with or knowledge of data engineering.

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Experience with or knowledge of AWS.

+ Experience in manufacturing and/or engineering processes.

+ Story-telling and data visualization.

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Experience with UI/UX and/or human-machine interaction.

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Experience with SQL.

** Pay Information*
* ** Geo Zone Definition:
** Geo Zones 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): $101400.00 - $188200.00

+ 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): $91200.00 - $169400.00

+ Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO;
King of Prussia, PA;
Stratford, CT;
Moorestown, NJ; etc.

+ Full-time salary range (GEOZONE
3): $81100.00 - $150500.00

+ Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth, TX;
Orlando, FL;
Grand Prairie, TX;
Marietta, GA; etc.

+ Full-time salary range (GEOZONE
4): $72900.00 - $135500.00

+ Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR;
Lexington, KY;
Lufkin, TX; etc.

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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)…