AI Software Engineer

Overview

On Site
USD 89,300.00 - 157,435.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

DevSecOps
Software Design
Configuration Management
Software Development
Log Management
Testing
Development Testing
Agile
Microsoft Office
Virtualization
Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
Web Services
Continuous Delivery
GitLab
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Virtual Team
Pair Programming
Test-driven Development
Prompt Engineering
Microsoft Certified Professional
Documentation
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Application Development
Artificial Intelligence
Communication
Innovation
SAFE
Boost
Telecommuting
Jersey
Training
Life Insurance

Job Details

Job Description

The Lockheed Martin AI Factory Apps 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.

The selected candidate will possess a balance of foundational software development skills and familiarity with emerging AI technologies. This position is focused on developing and maintaining AI Utilities and Tools, that can be integrated into MS Office Applications that will eventually become available for teams and users for all LM employees. This position will also be involved in developing, modifying, testing deploying and maintaining applications in support of the Lockheed Martin AI Factory. 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 and maintenance of AI-enabled applications, incorporating agile and DevOps methodologies and concepts

Developing user-facing applications that interact with the Microsoft 365 environment

Ability to provide support to users experiencing abnormalities, as well as the ability to analyze user feedback and bug reports to implement fixes

Periodic travel to Lockheed Martin sites may be required, as well as the ability to work in a virtual environment.

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Basic Qualifications

Proficiency in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Go

Familiarity with APIs and web services

Experience with CI/CD pipeline automation, for example Gitlab CI

Full Stack Development experience preferably utilizing DevOps practices

Ability to work collaboratively in a virtual team environment and willingness to operate in an interactive local and virtual team environment using pair programming and test-driven development processes

Desired skills

Experience with AI client frameworks

Familiarity with prompt engineering and LLM integration

Familiarity with MCP (Model Context Protocol)

Experience with prototype development or rapid iterations

Understanding of AI governance and responsible AI practices

Experience authoring documentation

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization

Previous exposure to AI application development or chatbot/agent building

Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adapt to the fast-evolving AI landscape

Strong written and verbal communication skills

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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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.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

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

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 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, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $89,300 - $157,435. 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, Massachusetts, and New York is $102,700 - $177,905. 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.
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