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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Generative AI Deployment Engineer - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Manassas, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Open Source Technology, Software Engineering, High Performance Computing, Large Language Models, Generative AI, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Virtual Agents, Data Pipelines, Docker - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8993543/generative-ai-deployment-engineer ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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. 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