Machine Learning Production & Deployment Engineer

What We’re Doing

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

In this role you will help embed cutting‑edge artificial intelligence into defense systems, delivering AI‑driven capabilities through our AI Factory to customers worldwide while advancing national security and technological superiority.

Machine Learning Production & Deployment Engineer – focused on machine learning production and deployment from data, databases, displays, stack management, Kubernetes & large‑scale infrastructure, and experiment management.

• Create innovative machine‑learning solutions and conduct creative ML work that advances AI capabilities.
• Develop and containerize software, integrating displays and databases to support end‑to‑end AI pipelines.
• Manage high‑performance compute environments, leveraging Kubernetes and large‑scale infrastructure for scalable deployment.
• Partner with peer engineering organizations and chief engineer offices to align technical strategies and ensure seamless integration.
• Deliver customer‑focused solutions, deploying AI products to the edge and supporting operational use cases.
• Collaborate within a close‑knit team, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related STEM degree.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Experience with AI/ML disciplines, domain programming languages (Python, C++, Linux), models, frameworks, and toolsets.
• Dev Ops experience including CI/CD pipelines to build, test, and deploy.
• Active security clearance and willingness to work onsite in Manassas, VA in an advanced development lab.

• Experience with C/C++, CUDA, NVIDIA libraries, cloud, containers & modern AI tools; or implementation of AI inferencing streaming (e.g., Triton, kserve).
• Experience with production ML and High Performance Compute Development.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset: ability to develop and create solutions to difficult problems that require integration of conflicting, ambiguous, or incomplete data on a fast‑paced schedule.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex design information, technical decisions, and issues to both highly technical and non‑technical peers.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships across organizations, collaborate with others, engage in constructive conflict, and manage interpersonal dynamics; not afraid to challenge the existing approach to solutions.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced and dynamic multi‑disciplinary environment.

Shape the future of defense‑grade artificial intelligence, working on high‑visibility projects that directly impact national security and technological leadership. You’ll enjoy world‑class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work‑life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret.

Location:

Manassas, VA (telecommuting flexibility depending on program needs).

Shift: First.

Work schedule:

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week. Type:
Full‑Time. Experience Level: Experienced Professional. Career Area:
Artificial Intelligence. Business Unit: RMS. Relocation Available:
Possible.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.