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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Forward Deployed AI/ML Engineer Sr

Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, seeking a highly skilled AI/ML Engineer to unlock the power of AI and machine learning to drive business success. The role involves designing, developing, and productionizing machine-learning solutions while serving as a technical liaison between customers and the consulting practice.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
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Responsibilities

Building, testing, and deploying end-to-end AI/ML models, pipelines, and API services in the customer's production environment using Python, SQL, etc
Monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuously optimizing deployed solutions to meet performance-SLA and business KPIs
Serving as the primary technical point of contact for the assigned function and act as the LAIC consulting liaison; translating business requirements into concrete technical designs and articulate model behavior to non-technical audiences
Partnering with data engineers, product managers, and business leaders to integrate AI/ML work into existing workflows and data infrastructure
Conducting rapid assessments for current and future opportunities
Quickly pivoting to new priorities, evolving requirements, or emerging data sources while maintaining delivery cadence

Qualification

PythonMachine Learning FrameworksAI/ML Solutions DeploymentSQLCross-Functional CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving SkillsAdaptability

Required

Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, SQL, etc
Experience with machine learning frameworks and tools
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Experience with cross-functional collaboration and partnership with data engineers, product managers, and business leaders
Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and ability to translate technical designs into business requirements
Experience building and deploying solutions for finance and business operations customers in particular
Programming: Python – such as but not limited to : pandas, scikit‑learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow
ML Frameworks such as but not limited to : experience training, evaluating, and tuning models
Software experience or engineering : such as but not limited to Git, unit testing, CI/CD basics, Docker containers
Some knowledge of Data Science or Engineering Fundamentals
2–5 years of professional experience building or deploying AI/ML solutions (consulting, startup, or large enterprise)

Preferred

Prior exposure to client-facing or embedded roles such as but not limited to consulting projects, on-site engineering, cross-functional product teams is highly valued
Background in SaaS, customer experience, support operations, or manufacturing systems
Experience deploying AI in mission-critical environments
Experience integrating with enterprise systems via APIs or middleware (e.g. Salesforce, Servicenow, SAP, Oracle)
Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, or relevant field
SQL: Strong query-writing & data-wrangling
Excellent written & verbal communication; can explain technical concepts to senior business leaders
Strong stakeholder-management instincts; comfortable navigating matrixed organizations
Experience building and deploying solutions for finance and business (F&BO) customers

Benefits

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
Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

H1B Sponsorship

Lockheed Martin has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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