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 responsible for advancing AI‑driven engineering automation across the defense acquisition lifecycle.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Define and own the product roadmap, translating sustainment and design engineer needs into a defensible software architecture. Govern the core data ontology and direct the AI‑powered software development effort. Lead research and development of machine‑learning, knowledge‑representation, and deep‑learning models that automate the creation of engineering and sustainment work products. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams— software, ontology, simulation, UI/UX, test, and external partners—to ensure seamless integration and validation. Deliver prototypes through operational release, optimizing performance, security, and compliance for defense and commercial customers. Serves as the senior algorithm and AI research expert with current knowledge of modern machine learning research and contributes to the inception of ideas that drive development cycles from research, through prototype and test, for a major project or a component of a major project.
- Govern the core data ontology and direct the AI‑powered software development effort.
- Lead research and development of machine‑learning, knowledge‑representation, and deep‑learning models that automate the creation of engineering and sustainment work products.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams— software, ontology, simulation, UI/UX, test, and external partners—to ensure seamless integration and validation.
- Deliver prototypes through operational release, optimizing performance, security, and compliance for defense and commercial customers.
- Serves as the senior algorithm and AI research expert with current knowledge of modern machine learning research and contributes to the inception of ideas that drive development cycles from research, through prototype and test, for a major project or a component of a major project.
- Must hold a Final DoD Secret clearance prior to start.
- Holds a Bachelors degree in a related disciple, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience working with cross functional teams (i.e. engineering, finance, program management, sustainment). Demonstrated experience in project leadership in delivering proven results in partnership with multiple stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience with artificial intelligence (AI) research, implementation, software development, and/or application of large language models in sustainment or engineering context.
- Demonstrated experience with military logistics, sustainment, supply chain management, inventory management, and/or warehousing to deliver and/or sustain aerospace products.
- An advanced degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, knowledge or data engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical discipline, together with an active peer reviewed publication record, is highly desirable given the research dimension of this role.
- Demonstrated leadership with self-starter driver; Proven ability to influence others.
- DoD acquisition and proposal experience across a System Life Cycle.
- Experience with data ontology and knowledge architecture.
- Experience in product ownership and solution development.
- Experience in Computer Aided Design (CAD) Modeling.
- Experience in the Sustainment phase of the Life Cycle.
- Experience effectively briefing Senior and Executive Level Leadership.
- Experience supporting a major IT system modernization projects like Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
- Demonstrated ability to work independently; Analytical thinker with a demonstrated ability of solving complex problems with require ingenuity and innovation.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
Skills Required
- Final DoD Secret clearance prior to start
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and leading projects with multiple stakeholders
- Experience with artificial intelligence research, implementation, software development, or large language models in sustainment or engineering contexts
- Experience with military logistics, sustainment, supply chain management, inventory management, or warehousing supporting aerospace products
- Advanced degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, knowledge or data engineering, systems engineering, or related technical discipline
- Active peer-reviewed publication record
- Leadership, self-starter mindset, and ability to influence others
- DoD acquisition and proposal experience across a system life cycle
- Experience with data ontology and knowledge architecture
- Experience in product ownership and solution development
- Experience with computer-aided design modeling
- Experience in the sustainment phase of the life cycle
- Experience briefing senior and executive leadership
- Experience supporting MES, ERP, or PLM modernization projects
- Ability to work independently and solve complex problems with ingenuity and innovation
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