Senior AI​/ML SW & Sys Architect

Description

By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility.

Your Mission is Ours.

The Lockheed Martin Space AI Talent Center is seeking a highly skilled AI/ML SW & Sys Architect to join a cross‑functional team of experts in research, data science, software development, physics, and mathematics. As a key member of this team, you will leverage cutting‑edge AI/ML and software tools and techniques to tackle the most complex challenges in Space – all in support of our national security.

This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of professionals, drive innovation, and contribute to the development of solutions that address critical problems in the Space domain.

• Demonstrated Python development experience
• Knowledge of Dev Sec Ops  tools or techniques
• TS/SCI clearance required to start

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and/or tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab)
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Front‑end development experience using Java Script
• Experience with machine learning frameworks like Tensor Flow, PyTorch, or Scikit‑learn
• Experience with RF, SAR or EO image processing algorithms/techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team‑based environment

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: TS/SCI

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.

Onsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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.

9×80 every other Friday off

The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,900 - $184,920. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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.

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. (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.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

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.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available:
Possible

Career Area:
Software Engineering

Type:
Full‑Time

Shift: First