AI Machine Learning Engineer Sr

You will be the A/AI Machine Learning Engineer Sr. for The Forge team. Our team delivers end-to-end AI/ML solutions that transform raw data into actionable insights for Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control programs.

What You Will Be Doing

As the A/AI Machine Learning Engineer Sr you will be responsible for leading technical execution of high-visibility AI projects and delivering measurable value to customers.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML pipelines that address engineering, manufacturing, and business-operations challenges (e.g., test-point reduction, automated calibration, AI-enhanced document search, computer-vision inspection).
• Build and implement edge-deployed AI/ML solutions for classified, air-gapped environments.
• Lead cross-functional solution teams using a consulting-style project framework, coordinating engineering design, production, and business operations.
• Partner directly with program customers to define value-driven outcomes and deliver measurable results (cost, labor, yield, schedule).
• Own the full DevOps lifecycle-CI/CD, containerization, model monitoring, and governance-for secure, high-assurance AI in defense systems.

Why Join Us

We are looking for a collaborative, purpose-driven professional who thrives on turning complex data into high-impact solutions that keep the warfighter safe and advance aerospace innovation. This role offers high visibility, direct influence on mission-critical programs, and a clear path for career growth within a world-class aerospace organization.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible 4-day 10-hour schedules. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here., 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.

The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim secret clearance is required to start., Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or a related field

AI/ML research and development, with a strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI such as LLMs

Proficiency with python and agentic IDEs

Experience with AI/ML frameworks and libraries, including TensorFlow, PyTorch, and MCPs

Must have the ability to lay out technical roadmaps and communicate those plans and solutions to both highly technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desired skills

Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build effective working relationships

Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to create solutions to difficult problems often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, ambiguous or incomplete data on a rapid schedule

Excellent technical and executive communication skills

Experience with AI/ML ethics, fairness, and transparency

Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, agentic systems and LLMs

Experience in full AI System solutioning including but not limited to, MLOps, retrieval systems, security, frontend UX/UI design, reliability, evaluation and verification

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 $108,800 - $191,820. 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., Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $125,100 - $216,890. 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.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.