AI Machine Learning Engineer

Overview

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting‑edge technology and engineering.

At Lockheed Martin, we’re revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world‑class team of professionals.

The Lockheed Martin Global Sustainment Information Systems and Innovation organization is seeking a highly energetic professional with a strong background in software engineering, artificial intelligence and machine learning to support the AI team and product portfolio, focusing on a broad range of projects across the corporation.

Aligned with our focus on rapid iteration and maturation from prototypes to deployment, the selected candidate will develop technologies and products that leverage Artificial Intelligence to provide discriminating capability to our internal teams, organizations, business areas, and overall customers.

Responsibilities include engagement in every phase of the system development lifecycle: requirements generation; system and software design; development; implementation; integration; and deployment. Activities will range from low‑TRL research, proof of concepts, development of prototypes, building demonstrators, and transition to production.

Techniques to be applied include computer vision, deep learning, and reinforcement learning. The selected candidate will also assume technical lead responsibilities, take ownership of critical tasks, and mentor junior engineers.

Must exhibit self‑motivation, a strong work ethic, time management, and interpersonal skills.

The selected candidate can work at any major Lockheed Martin facility or remotely.

You are a dynamic and results‑oriented professional with a passion for driving operational excellence and optimizing production processes. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment and manage complex projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Your strong analytical skills, coupled with your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments, make you an invaluable asset to our team.

• Opportunity for Impact:
  Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization.
• Professional Development:
  Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within Lockheed Martin, with access to world‑class training and development programs.
• Collaborative Culture:
  Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other’s success.
• Competitive Benefits:
  Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as competitive salary offerings.
• Cutting-Edge Technology:
  Be part of a dynamic and forward‑thinking work environment where you will have the opportunity to work with the latest technology and contribute to groundbreaking projects that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
• 10+ years of professional experience in the related discipline
• Proficiency in Python and multiple libraries (Num Py, OpenCV, Scikit, Pandas, Lang Chain, etc.)
• Experience using machine learning frameworks (Pytorch, Tensorflow, Hugging Face, MxNet, Caffe, etc.)
• Experience with network/messaging (UDP, ZeroMQ, RESTful API, etc.)
• Experience with C++, Java, JavaScript, Type Script, Web‑based languages (HTML5, CSS, etc.), Go, and other compiled languages
• Experience with Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLM)
• Experience interfacing with databases (SQL Server, MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, Mongo
  
  DB, etc.)
• Experience with modern Computer Vision (CV)
• Experience with image processing and data analysis…