Posted Oct 8, 2026

A/AI Research Engineer

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Standard Job Description

Focuses on research & development of technologies that enable and advance semi and fully autonomous systems for both defense and commercial customers. Serves as the algorithm expert with up-to-date knowledge on modern AI research and may be involved in the inception of ideas and drive the development cycles from research to test of prototypes for a major project or component of a major project.Researches and discovers improvements to machine learning and robotic algorithms; Drives advancements in techniques used in signal processing, computer vision (CV), and control systems; Develops AI algorithms for mission systems; Applies latest research on AI algorithms and trains machine learning / deep learning models to solve a variety of problems; Investigates and applies the latest machine learning and deep learning techniques; Optimizes the performance of AI algorithms, applications, and platforms; Develops and documents algorithm and implementation requirements; Develops prototypes that will enable autonomous functionality in LM products and platforms; Interfaces with other teams involved the development lifecycle for perception, mission and motion planning, simulation and modeling, testing, etc.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer
    Science from an accredited college in a related
    discipline, or equivalent experience, with 2 years
    of professional experience; or a related Master’s
    degree
  • Previous experience building machine learning (AI/ML)
    models by way of work, projects, courses, etc.
  • Experience with developing software and
    software engineering best practices, specifically in python.
  • Must have strong problem-solving skills,
    business acumen, and demonstrated excellent
    oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be a US citizen

Desired Skills

  • Experience with natural language processing techniques.
  • Experience in applying deep learning, especially CNNs, RNNS, LSTMs, and reinforcement learning, generative AI (GenAI).
  • Experience with integration of data products into customer applications.
  • Experience with or knowledge of data engineering.
  • Experience with or knowledge of AWS.
  • Experience in manufacturing and/or engineering processes.
  • Story-telling and data visualization.
  • Experience with UI/UX and/or human-machine interaction.
  • Experience with SQL.

Pay Information

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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.

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