Generative AI Deployment Engineer

In this exciting role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading design professionals and contribute to groundbreaking projects. Be a part of the Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) Artificial Intelligence (AI) team. Work with our team as we develop cutting edge tools for our Navy customer through the integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities into tactical systems.

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Development and integration of Generative AI tools into tactical and development systems

• Interfacing with developers, program leadership, and customers to develop tools for specific use cases

• Adapting AI tools for use in air gapped environments

• Upgrading locally-hosted Large Language Models and the associated tools that leverage the LLM

• Interfacing with users of GenAI tools to provide technical support and solicit feedback

• Building data pipelines to ingest data from a variety of sources

• An innovative mindset, capable of finding

solutions to complex engineering challenges.

• Commitment to excellence, attention to detail,

and a dedication to delivering high-quality

results., * Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree is Software Engineering, Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related STEM degree

• 1 year of relevant experience

• Experience with designing, developing, and/or maintaining AI agents and large language models

• Familiarity with retrieval augmented generation (RAG) in AI agent workflows

• Familiarity with open source agentic libraries and tools (LangChain, MCP, etc)

• Active security clearance and willing to work onsite with our team in Manassas, VA in our advanced development lab

Desired Skills:

• Experience building Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) tools on custom datasets

• Experience with developing, deploying, and maintaining MCP servers

• Interest in optimizing AI agents and LLMs to drive deployment solutions

• Experience with cloud, containers & modern AI tools (Docker, Kubernetes, etc)

• Experience with production ML and High Performance Compute Development

• Experience building and deploying tools for air-gapped and/or limited compute environments

• Strong problem solving mindset: ability to develop create solutions to difficult problems often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, ambiguous or incomplete data on a fast-paced schedule

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex design information, technical decision and issues to both highly technical and non-technical peers

• Ability to build and maintain relationships across organizations, collaborate with others, engage in constructive conflict, and manage interpersonal dynamics - not afraid to challenge the existing approach to solutions

• Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment

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.

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.

At Lockheed Martin, we’re at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and innovation. Our campus in Manassas, Virginia is a hub for engineering excellence, where we tackle some of the world’s most challenging engineering problems. We pride ourselves on our culture of creativity, excellence, and product innovation., Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. Our Manassas campus is a thriving center of engineering expertise, fostering a culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the creation of exceptional products. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible., Joining Lockheed Martin means becoming part of a team that’s making a significant impact in the field of engineering. When you choose to work with us, you’ll enjoy:

• An excellent working environment equipped with state-of-the-art tools.

• The opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and top-notch design professionals

• A chance to be a part of solving some of the world’s most challenging engineering problems regarding highly complex and integrated subsystems.

• A culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the development of remarkable products.