A/AI Machine Learning Engineer Stf (Autonomy and Perception Research)

Job Description

The Lockheed Martin Artificial Intelligence Center (LAIC) team is seeking a high energy individual with a strong working knowledge in software engineering, artificial intelligence and machine learning to support the Applied AI team and product portfolio, focusing on a broad range of projects across the LAIC. The team is focused on exploiting small, innovative and agile teams to rapidly iterate and mature solutions from prototypes to deployment for utilization across the Lockheed Martin enterprise and in the field for our customers.

The selected candidate will focus on the development of technologies and products that leverage Artificial Intelligence to provide discriminating capability to our customers. This will require engagement in every phase of the system development lifecycle including requirements generation, system and software design, implementation, integration, and deployment. Activities will focus on low TRL research, proof of concepts, development of prototypes, A/B testing, and translating research into demonstrators with expected support for transition to production, integration, and deployment. The selected candidate can expect to utilize current AI paradigms including computer vision, deep learning, and reinforcement learning; applying these techniques to solve complex problems and field innovative solutions.

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.

Must exhibit self-motivation, a strong work ethic, time management and interpersonal skills.

The selected candidate will work a hybrid schedule at LAIC Headquarters in Shelton, CT. Remote work may be considered for the appropriate candidate.

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Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or other related discipline

Experience using machine learning frameworks

Experience with Python and/or multiple libraries (NumPy, Pytorch, OpenCV, Scikit, Pandas, etc.)
Familiarity with classical Computer Vision techniques and imaging systems.

Experience with modern Computer Vision or Autonomy research

Experience with applying research to real-world problems


Desired skills

Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or other related discipline

Published papers in a scientific or related domain

Experience developing applications on Linux

Experience with DevOps tools: Docker, Git [GitLab, GitHub], Continuous Integration [CI], Continuous Deployment [CD]

Experience with hardware-accelerated computing for both CPUs and GPUs (e.g. CUDA, Intel oneAPI, SYCL)

Experience with model deployment software libraries and stacks (e.g. NVIDIA TensorRT, Triton Inference Server, ONNX)

Experience deploying AI-enabled systems in multiple environments (e.g. cloud, edge devices)

Familiarity with network programming (e.g. Socket programming with TCP and UDP)

Familiarity with C++, C, GO, Rust, or other compiled languages

Familiarity with high-performance computing

Familiarity with service-to-service messaging (e.g. gRPC, Kafka, ActiveMQ, ZeroMQ, RabbitMQ, DDS, RESTful APIs, etc.)

EEO

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.

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Other Important Information

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 Schedule Information

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.

National Pay Statement

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, Washington or Washington DC is $128,200 - $225,975. 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.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $147,400 - $255,530. 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.