AI Infrastructure & Platform Ops Engineer (junior career)

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented AI Infrastructure & Platform Ops Engineer to join our team. In this role you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies and contribute to the development and maintenance of our AI Factory toolset. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support new feature development, improve existing systems, and deploy AI Factory in disconnected environments., * Develop and maintain existing AI Factory toolset, including debugging, testing, and optimizing AI systems

• Collaborate with AI Factory applications teams to support new feature development, providing technical expertise and guidance on AI system integration
• Work with stakeholders to identify and prioritize requirements for AI system improvements and new feature development
• Support the deployment of AI Factory in disconnected environments, ensuring seamless integration and functionality
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and testing to ensure high-quality AI systems and toolsets
• Stay up-to-date with emerging AI technologies and trends, applying this knowledge to improve AI Factory toolsets and systems
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure AI systems meet Lockheed Martin Proprietary Information (LMPI) sensitivity requirements

• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Golang, C++, or Java

• Experience working with Kubernetes systems

• Experience with Pipeline Automation, such as ArgoCD, Tekton, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins

• Familiarity with public cloud computing services, such as AWS, GCP, Azure Desired Skills:

• Experience with Containers, including Open Container Initiative (OCI) and Docker

• Experience using Kubernetes deployment mechanisms like Helm and Kustomize

• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices

• Knowledge of Machine Learning Architectures, including GPU Computing

• Familiarity with Monitoring and Performance tools, such as Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, Sysdig

• Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners

• Creative and resourceful when it comes to problem-solving

• Ability to work with internal stakeholders to collect feedback, prioritize tasks, and manage the engineering backlog

• Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts, including deep learning frameworks and tools

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Self-motivated, self-directed, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment in an industry that constantly changes, Ability to Work Remotely: Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.

Description:Bringing together people who use their passion for purposeful innovation…Your Mission is Ours.

At Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and they make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. We provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life in and outside of work.

Your Mission, 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. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? 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., 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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $91,700 - $158,815. 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. This position is incentive plan eligible. 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 $79,700 - $140,530. 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 of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.