AI/ML Engineer - Mid-Career - Level 3

The engineer will work primarily with Python and SQL, while also evaluating and integrating additional technologies as needed, always using Lockheed Martin-approved AI platforms and security-compliant tools., * Design end-to-end AI pipelines that incorporate agents, LLMs, and domain-specific models.

• Define system architecture, data flow, and integration points with existing enterprise services.

Computer Vision & OCR

• Develop and fine-tune OCR pipelines for high-accuracy text extraction from scanned documents, emails, forms, and images.

Natural Language Understanding

• Implement LLM-based parsers to extract intent, entities, and actionable items from emails, tickets, and unstructured text.
• Create context-aware summarization and routing engines to automate workflow decisions.

Automation & Process Orchestration

• Combine AI components into reusable "agents" that can autonomously retrieve data, perform transformations, and update downstream systems.

Data Engineering & Integration

• Write performant Python scripts and SQL queries for data ingestion, cleansing, and storage in ERP as well as data warehouse.
• Ensure data lineage, versioning, and compliance with LM security policies utilizing GitLab.

Tooling & Platform Governance

• Work exclusively with Lockheed Martin-approved AI platforms (e.g., LM AI Factory).
• Participate in security reviews, model-risk assessments, and compliance documentation.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Partner with product owners, system engineers, and domain experts to translate business needs into AI solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices for reproducibility and testing.

Continuous Innovation

• Evaluate emerging AI research (foundation models, prompting techniques, multimodal AI) for potential application within LM's mission-critical environments.
• Prototype proof-of-concepts and iterate based on stakeholder feedback.

A Level 3 employee is mid-career and typically has 3+ years of related professional experience., * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or a related field., * 3+ years of professional experience developing AI/ML solutions in production environments.

• Hands-on experience with Python (including libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, OpenCV, LangChain).
• Strong SQL skills (writing complex queries, optimizing performance).

Technical Skills

• Experience with large-scale cloud AI services (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) that have been vetted for LM use.
• Computer-vision expertise (OCR, object detection, image classification).
• Experience building or fine-tuning LLMs for text understanding, prompting, and tool-use.
• Familiarity with AI agents or autonomous tool-use frameworks.
• Knowledge of data pipelines, ETL, and workflow orchestration.
• Version control (GitLab/GitHub).

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Proactive, self-directed, and comfortable leading cross-functional initiatives. Desired Skills:

• Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.

• Experience working with or on the Lockheed Martin AI Factory team.

• Prior work in aerospace and defense., Ability to Work Remotely: 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.

Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high performing, and mission ready. You'll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance-all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package, 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 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.