AI Platform Engineer ; experienced professional

Job Description

Join our team of innovators and play a key role in shaping the future of AI at Lockheed Martin. As a leader in the development of cutting‑edge AI solutions, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to contribute to the design and implementation of AI Factory’s MLOps and GenAI Platforms. If you have a passion for partnering with AI/ML practitioners to solve complex problems and design unique software solutions, we want to hear from you.

• Integrate machine learning and generative AI capabilities into an end-to-end software platform.
• Partner with AI/ML practitioners to solve complex problems and design unique solutions.
• Work with stakeholders to identify and prioritize requirements for platform improvements and new feature development.
• Collaborate with AI Factory infrastructure teams to support new feature development, providing technical expertise and guidance on new products with AI system integration.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and testing to ensure high-quality AI products and systems.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging AI technologies and trends, applying this knowledge to improve AI Factory products and systems.

As a mid-level engineer, you’ll be a strong fit for this role if you have a solid track record of technical expertise and a growing ability to apply strategic thinking to complex problems. You have a strong background in the design and implementation of software platforms and systems, as well as experience with machine learning and generative AI. You’re able to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders.

You’re also a motivated and adaptable individual with a proven ability to learn and take on new challenges, and strong communication skills to effectively work with others in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You have excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to partner with AI/ML practitioners to solve complex problems and design unique solutions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related discipline.
• Experience with Programming and Scripting, such as C++, Java, Python, Go, Bash.
• Experience with UI Frameworks such as React, Angular, or Next.js.
• Knowledge of GenAI fundamentals (LLMs, RAG, Agents) and ML Frameworks (PyTorch, Tensor Flow, Sci‑kit).
• Experience in deploying and maintaining applications on Kubernetes.

• Experience with Dev Sec Ops , Cloud Native software development practices, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with building large scale, high throughput distributed systems.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and leveraging for integration between backend services and UIs.
• Experience with Package Management such as Helm or Kustomize.
• Experience with public cloud computing services, such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure.
• Proven results in executing on infrastructure-intensive programs.
• Proven experience collaborating with virtual teams.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners.
• Creative and resourceful when it comes to problem-solving.
• A passionate can‑do attitude. You are not afraid to try, learn, and improve.
• Self‑motivated, self‑directed, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment in an industry that constantly changes.
• Empathy for teammates/users and a desire to make their work frictionless and more efficient.
• Passion for building things that are useful.

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.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help 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…