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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # A/AI Machine Learning Engineering - Level 2 - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Fort Worth, TX, United States - **Salary:** $81,100.0 - $150,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Configuration Management, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Human-Computer Interaction, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Machine Learning, Network Protocols, Rapid Prototyping Process, Real-Time Operating Systems, Tensorflow, Software Engineering, System Software, Systems Integration, Scripting, Software Troubleshooting, Gitlab, Git, SC Clearance, Build Management, Modeling and Simulation, Jenkins - **Published:** September 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9162536/aai-machine-learning-engineering-level-2 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college in a relevant field of study; or equivalent experience * Experience with C and/or C++ * Experience with Linux or RTOS (real-time operating systems) and associated development toolchains * Experience with the software development process in a team environment (peer reviews, unit testing, configuration management, defect tracking) ***Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access and a Secret clearance updated within the last 5 years to be considered.***, * Experience integrating hardware and software * Proficiency with one or more AI/ML frameworks * Experience in scripting languages (e.g. Python) * Experience with build environments and tools (make and CMake) * Experience using agile software development tools and methodologies (e.g. Git, GitLab, JIRA, Jenkins, Confluence, etc.) * Experience with networking protocols (e.g. IP, UDP, RTP, etc.) * Experience with hardware protocols (e.g. ARINC-429, RS-485, I2C, SPI, etc.) * Experience working with safety/flight critical software development processes (e.g. MIL-STD-516C, MIL-HDBK-1797, AC-17-01, DO-178) * Familiarity with safety-critical AI/ML development processes (e.g. DO-178 considerations for ML, model-based verification) * Experience with Modeling and Simulation (including familiarity with MATLAB) * Ability to build and maintain relationships and collaborate effectively with others * Strong decision-making and judgment skills ## Description Responsible for developing, integrating, and deploying autonomy and artificial intelligence algorithms for mission systems, supporting the technology development life cycle from requirements generation through development, integration, and testing, as well as research in some organizations.Develops, integrates, and implements algorithms to enable perception, motion/mission planning, controls, etc. functionality in LM products and platforms; Translates requirements and applies requirements to development code, integrating autonomy, AI or machine learning algorithms to LM products and platforms; Determines software methods to best acquire and execute knowledge; Implements algorithms into software to train systems to recognize patterns and perform specific functions; Responsible for various phases of developing and maintaining autonomy software from requirements generation, software design and development to integration, testing, troubleshooting and debugging, and implementation; Review test outcomes, conducts troubleshooting, and works to debug issues; Develops human-machine interface scenarios, breaking missions into tasks; Documents interface requirements and implements human-machine interfaces, You will be able to take your experience with embedded software, AI/ML capabilities, and avionics and use it to help develop software for a wide range of aircraft systems supporting both rapid prototyping efforts and deliverable software. The responsibilities for this role will include: * Full software lifecycle development spanning across many avionics services, ground station development, and mission system software technologies * AI/ML model development * Supporting ground station development for manned and unmanned systems * Development of simulations to support software development * Interfacing with key software and systems engineers to define requirements for rapid prototypes * Participating in integration and test events * Define AI/ML project milestones, coordinate model-training timelines, and integrate deliverables into system-level schedules. You will have the opportunity for growth and exploration while learning from some of the brightest professionals in our industry. 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