AI Machine Learning Engineer Lockheed Martin

• Manassas, Virginia

PERMANENT

Updated 08/27/2026 Job Description Job Summary

Description:

WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin, were 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 worlds most challenging engineering problems. We pride ourselves on our culture of creativity, excellence, and product innovation.

WHO WE ARE

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 working with the Advanced Development Team on the Integrated Common Processor (ICP) program. The ICP program provides a common Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems (IUSS) signal processing and display system software and hardware suite for the US Navy. 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:

• Software development and debugging of an MLOps workflow integrated into a tactical system both in the lab and at customer sites
• Dataset curation, labeling, and training AI/ML models
• Validating and analyzing AI/ML algorithm results, iteratively improving results
• Generating data sets for use by the team in system testing and algorithm development
• Traveling to the tactical site to exercise the ML lifecycle (up to 25 of the time)

WHO YOU ARE

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• 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. Why Join Us Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life Joining Lockheed Martin means becoming part of a team thats making a significant impact in the field of engineering. When you choose to work with us, youll enjoy:
• An excellent working environment equipped with state-of-the-art tools.
• The opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and top-notch design professionals as well as Subject Matter Experts in Sonar and Acoustics.
• A chance to be a part of solving some of the worlds most challenging engineering problems regarding highly complex and integrated subsystems.
• A culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the development of remarkable products.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree is Software Engineering, Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related STEM degree
• Experience in Software development, integration, and test
• Familiarity with Linux
• Active security clearance and willing to work onsite with our team in Manassas, VA in our advanced development lab

Desired Skills:

• Experience with AI/ML disciplines, domain programming languages (e.g. Python, C++, Linux), models, frameworks, and toolsets
• DevOps experience including CI/CD pipelines to build, test, deploy
• Experience with Acoustic Displays - reading Sonar GRAMS
• Experience with IUSS
• Experience with

C/C++, CUDA, NVIDIA

libraries, cloud, containers & modern AI tools, or have implemented AI inferencing streaming (e.g. Triton, kserve, etc.)

• Experience with production ML and High Performance Compute development systems
• 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

Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level:

Secret Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest:

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. 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 worlds 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. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level:

Experienced Professional

Business Unit:

RMS

Relocation Available:

Possible

Career Area:

Artificial Intelligence

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

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