Description:The Lockheed Martin Artificial Intelligence Center (LAIC) AI Consulting team within Enterprise Operations is seeking an AI software engineer to support our strong DevSecOps culture. Our skilled engineers have discipline and domain specific experience and training, best in industry software development practices and patterns, and cutting-edge tools for software design, development, configuration management, quality, security, and deployment. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development and deployment of AI solutions that can drive business value and innovation across the Lockheed Martin enterprise. With a focus on collaboration, innovation, and technical expertise, this role is perfect for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact in the field of AI.
What you'll be doing:The selected candidate will possess a balance of foundational software development skills and familiarity with emerging AI technologies. This position will be involved in developing, modifying, testing deploying, maintaining and sustaining applications in support of the LAIC AI Consulting team. The selected candidate will be a key technical resource on a team with other AI software engineers.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Successful development, testing, deployment, maintenance and sustainment of AI-enabled applications, incorporating agile and DevOps methodologies and concepts
• Upgrading previously developed applications/algorithms for enhanced robustness and scalability
• Converting rapid pilot applications into production-ready and, in some cases, commercialization-ready applications
• Leading adoption of existing and new software standards into the development of AI applications
• Periodic travel to Lockheed Martin sites may be required, as well as the ability to work in a virtual environment.
What’s In It For You:From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security,
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
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Basic Qualifications:• Proficiency in Python, and at least one of the following: JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Rust
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, web services, container systems and platforms (e.g. kubernetes and Openshift),
• Proficiency in DevSecOps practices, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or GitHub Actions
• Experience with structured and unstructured data storages, such as relational databases and vector stores
• Experience taking software applications from pilot to production, as well as maintaining and sustaining applications long-term in an enterprise setting
Desired Skills:• Experience with AI modeling (GenAI and traditional modeling) and AI application development
• Familiarity with cloud-bases platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud and Azure
• Experience authoring documentation, setting standards and guides for best practices in software development
• Experience in re-engineering legacy applications for better scalability, robustness and efficiency
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adapt to the fast-evolving AI landscape
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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: Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $102,800 - $178,135. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $89,300 - $157,550. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible.
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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SERVICES
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Artificial Intelligence
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
