Senior AI​/ML Engineer

Location: Annapolis Junction

Job :  
Date posted: Aug. 25, 2025
Description:
THE WORK
The Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Engineer designs, creates, tests, and productizes AI/ML algorithms to solve business challenges. The AI/ML models they create should be capable of learning and making predictions as defined by the business logic developed to meet customer requirements. The AI/ML Engineer should be proficient in all aspects of model architecture, data pipeline interaction, and metrics application, interpretation, and presentation.

The AI/ML Engineer needs familiarity with foundational concepts of application development, infrastructure management, data engineering, and data governance. Through an understanding of training, retraining, deploying, scheduling, monitoring, and improving models through iterative user and system feedback, the AI/ML Engineer designs and creates scalable solutions for optimal performance. The AI/ML Engineer may be responsible for leading geographically diverse teams and will often serve as a primary POC for AI-related matters, so must have exceptional analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
WHO WE ARE
At Lockheed Martin, we're a pioneering aerospace and defense company that's been at the forefront of innovation for decades. With a long-standing history of pushing boundaries, we're now shaping the future of cyber and intelligence. Our team is committed to innovating at the Edge, where we harness the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and cyber technologies to stay ahead of emerging threats and opportunities
WHO YOU ARE
At Lockheed Martin, you will work with our team of skilled AI/ML Engineers design, create, test, and productize AI/ML algorithms that learn, predict, and make informed Expert knowledge of multiple programming languages (i.e. Python, Java, C++decisions, meeting the evolving needs of our customers. With strong familiarity with Hadoop, we develop and deploy scalable AI/ML models that integrate with data pipelines, infrastructure, and applications.
WHY JOIN US
Providing ongoing training, mentorship, and development opportunities to help our cyber and intelligence professionals stay at the forefront of their field and achieve their career goals.
Competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
Rewards and recognition for your hard work.
Medical and dental coverage.
401k retirement savings plan.
Paid time off for work/life balance.
And more
Basic Qualifications:
A Master's or Ph.D. degree in advanced math, artificial intelligence, data science, computer science or deep learning from an accredited college or university is required.
Plus 10 years experience deploying machine learning algorithms is required.
Or
Bachelor's degree may be substituted for a Master's degree. Plus 17 additional years experience deploying machine learning algorithms.
Demonstrated abilities in software engineering and AI/ML model test and evaluation.
TS/SCI w/poly
Desired

Skills:


Expert knowledge of multiple programming languages (i.e. Python, Java, C++) is a plus.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly SP
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 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.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: 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 $150,800 - $265,880. 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.
Benefits offered: 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…