A​/AI Machine Learning Engineer

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Are you ready to join a team of innovators and play a critical role in shaping the future of Artificial Intelligence? We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced Artificial Intelligence Engineer to join our Lockheed Martin Artificial Intelligence Center (LAIC) team. As a key member of our Applied AI team, you'll have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, develop and apply cutting‑edge AI technologies, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive innovation and experimentation.

• Develop and apply current AI paradigms, including computer vision, deep learning, and reinforcement learning, to solve complex signal processing problems and field innovative solutions.
• Engage in every phase of the system development lifecycle, including requirements generation, system and software design, implementation, integration, and flight test.
• Take ownership of critical tasks and lead technical teams to deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Participate in the development of proposals and whitepapers to secure funding for AI research and development projects.
• Assume technical lead responsibilities and mentor junior engineers to help them develop their skills and expertise.
• Work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to develop and deploy AI solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts and solutions to non‑technical stakeholders.

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

You are a highly motivated and experienced Artificial Intelligence Engineer with:

• A strong background in software engineering, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
• A strong background in signal processing theory and application (radar, communication, electronic warfare, sonar, audio, or biomedical).
• Experience with current AI paradigms, including computer vision, deep learning, and reinforcement learning.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Self‑motivation, strong work ethic, and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as computer science, electrical engineering, or mathematics.
• 5+ years of experience in AI or a related field.

Work Location:

The preferred work locations for this position are Lockheed Martin facilities in Moorestown, NJ, Valley Forge, PA, Littleton, CO, Fort Worth, TX, Liverpool, NY, Owego, NY, and Shelton, CT. Remote work arrangements may also be considered for qualified candidates.

• Experience interfacing with gov‑supplied simulation & networks.
• Comfortable working in simulation & gym environments.
• Experience with Dev Ops tools:
  Docker, Git [Git Lab, Git Hub], Continuous Integration [CI], Continuous Deployment [CD].
• Knowledge of MLOps pipeline and modern machine learning techniques.

• Research experience in Agentic AI, intelligent agent architecture, development, and integration.
• Familiarity with computational neuroscience, psychology, specifically decision making and theory of mind.
• Solid mathematical foundation: linear algebra, graph theory, game theory, control theory, optimization, information theory.
• Experience in Offline Reinforcement Learning, and Multi‑Agent Reinforcement Learning.

• Experience using cloud‑computing resources for training.
• Experience developing applications on Linux.
• Familiarity with high‑performance computing.
• Track record of being able to go deep on research topic, or published research papers.

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.

Part‑time Remote Telework:
The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Mid‑Senior level

Part‑time

Engineering and Information Technology