THAAD Futures AI Systems Engineering Lead

Description:

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation.

And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds' hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to think big, perform with excellence and create incredible products.

We provide the resources, encouragement and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you!

As the THAAD Futures AI Systems Engineering lead, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the AI strategy for the THAAD program and future derivative Upper Tier IAMD systems. In this role you will

* Lead development and demonstration of prototype AI-based solutions for THAAD system fire control and missile guidance algorithms that improve performance against current and emerging threats

* Work with program and E&T leads to develop and execute an AI roadmap for Integrated systems architectures that use THAAD components

* Through IRAD projects, pilot the use of AI tools and techniques to accelerate the velocity of software development for the THAAD system of systems

* Work closely with the customer and program team to successfully transition AI solutions into production environments and fielded equipment

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in a related discipline from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education

* Demonstrated professional background in applied AI, AI research, and data pipelines, with proven experience in machine learning and neural networks

* Experience with developing weapon system algorithms

* Proven record of transitioning AI solutions into production environments or fielded systems

* Proficiency using AI tools to aid software development

* Primary authorship of publications or open source code repositories related to AI

* Secret clearance is required prior to start.

Desired

Skills:

* Experienced in software architecture

* Ability to communicate and work with a diverse group of stakeholders to build consensus around a technical vision

* Technical or program leadership experience

* Ability to create a compelling technical vision

* Demonstrated technical presentation skills

* Working knowledge of DoW systems and networks

* Experience with iterative development processes

* Experience with THAAD weapon system

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…