AI / Machine Learning Engineer (early-career, on-site full time)

Overview

Join the Lockheed Martin Artificial Intelligence Center (LAIC) team and be part of a dynamic group that is pushing the boundaries of innovation in radar systems engineering, signal processing, data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. As a key member of the Applied AI team, you will work on a wide range of projects that are transforming the way we approach complex challenges and developing cutting‑edge AI capabilities that have a real impact across the Lockheed Martin enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and maintaining fielded AI capabilities to ensure optimal performance.
• Developing new capabilities to enhance machine learning monitoring and continuous update processes for deployed systems.
• Analyzing customer data to inform machine learning model performance assessments and updates.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to address evolving operational requirements.
• Working on‑site at major Lockheed Martin facilities (LM Moorestown, Valley Forge, Colorado, and Orlando) with flexible hours available outside of mission requirements.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience with large dataset management and machine learning.
• Proficiency in Python and related libraries (Num Py, Pandas).
• Knowledge of MLOps pipeline and modern machine learning techniques.

Desired Skills

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related discipline.
• Experience with Dev Ops tools: Docker, Git (Git Lab, Git Hub), Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Deployment (CD).
• Familiarity interfacing with databases (SQL, Mongo DB, etc.).
• Experience with modern computer vision.
• Experience with C++, Java, Go, and other compiled languages.
• Experience developing applications on Linux.
• Familiarity with network/messaging (UDP, ZeroMQ, RESTful API, etc.).
• Familiarity with high‑performance computing.
• Familiarity with radar systems and track processing.

Security Clearance & Citizenship

This position requires a government security clearance (Secret level) and US citizenship.

Compensation & Work Schedules

Annual base salary range (california, massachusetts, new york, colorado, hawaii, illinois, maryland, minnesota, new jersey, vermont, washington, dc) is $89,300 – $157,435.

Work schedule: 4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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