Overview
On Site
USD 134,000.00 - 236,325.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Aeronautics
Backbone.js
Apache Velocity
Research
Large Language Models (LLMs)
SAN
Capacity Management
Emerging Technologies
FOCUS
Machine Learning (ML)
Storage
Computer Networking
Orchestration
Cloud Computing
Stacks Blockchain
API
Real-time
Roadmaps
Collaboration
Cyber Security
Communication
Dashboard
Grafana
STIG
Regulatory Compliance
RMF
Risk Management Framework
Workflow
Capital Budgeting
Acquisition
Forecasting
Procurement
Scheduling
Computer Hardware
Optimization
GPU
Artificial Intelligence
Documentation
Onboarding
Aerospace
DoD
Finance
Innovation
SAFE
Boost
Jersey
Training
Life Insurance
Job Details
Job Description
At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're not just building aircraft, we're transforming how they're designed, tested, maintained, and flown using the power of AI. But none of that works without infrastructure.
This AI Platform Engineer role (Also known in some organizations as "AI Infrastructure Engineer" or "ML Systems Engineer") is your opportunity to architect the digital backbone of a next-generation AI organization, supporting everything from large-scale LLM research and edge model deployment to real-time anomaly detection and closed-area operations. You won't just unblock teams, you'll amplify their velocity, ensure mission readiness, and shape the future of aerospace AI.
We need someone who sees infrastructure as strategy, not support. Someone who doesn't wait for hardware requests - they forecast them. Someone who understands why models fail to scale, and designs systems so they don't.
If you're ready to design for both agility and rigor, across some of the most demanding AI environments in the world, this role puts you in the cockpit.
What You'll Do
Design and execute the infrastructure strategy for AI/ML workloads, balancing research flexibility with production rigor
Architect and optimize hybrid platforms supporting traditional ML and large language models (LLMs)
Streamline infrastructure setup using code-based automation tools to improve speed, reproducibility, and compliance
Ensure visibility and reliability through monitoring, logging, and alerting systems that meet operational and classified mission requirements
Identify and remove performance bottlenecks across compute, storage, networking, and software pipelines
Lead long-term capacity planning and capital forecasting, ensuring teams have the right hardware and environments when they need them
Coordinate with IT, cybersecurity, and program stakeholders to deliver secure, policy-aligned infrastructure in both open and closed environments
Build reusable templates and deployment playbooks that enable rapid onboarding and delivery across teams
Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., GPUs, accelerators, orchestration stacks) and guide adoption where impactful
What's In It For You:
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.
Basic Qualifications
Experience designing and operating infrastructure for AI/ML or data-intensive applications at scale
Strong ability to diagnose performance issues across storage, compute, networking, and orchestration layers
Familiarity with hybrid environments (cloud/on-prem), containerized stacks, API-based model integration, and real-time processing frameworks
Demonstrated success developing and executing multi-year infrastructure roadmaps
Ability to collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and program stakeholders in secure/classified environments
Strong communication and influencing skills across technical and executive audiences
Desired skills
Experience supporting LLM training or inference infrastructure (e.g., distributed compute, checkpointing, rollback)
Familiarity with observability practices (monitoring, alerting, logging dashboards) and tools like Grafana, Prometheus, or ELK
Understanding of STIG/NIST compliance frameworks and RMF accreditation workflows
Exposure to capital planning cycles, hardware acquisition forecasting, and long-lead procurement
Knowledge of GPU scheduling, high-performance compute tuning, and hardware acceleration strategies and resource optimization (GPU, TPU, DPU, etc.)
Familiarity with emerging AI-specific platforms (e.g., AI Foundry, MLflow, Envision, etc.)
Ability to create internal documentation and onboarding materials for infrastructure use
Prior experience supporting mission-critical or regulated environments (aerospace, DoD, finance, 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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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.
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, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $134,000 - $236,325. 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 $154,100 - $267,145. 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.
At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're not just building aircraft, we're transforming how they're designed, tested, maintained, and flown using the power of AI. But none of that works without infrastructure.
This AI Platform Engineer role (Also known in some organizations as "AI Infrastructure Engineer" or "ML Systems Engineer") is your opportunity to architect the digital backbone of a next-generation AI organization, supporting everything from large-scale LLM research and edge model deployment to real-time anomaly detection and closed-area operations. You won't just unblock teams, you'll amplify their velocity, ensure mission readiness, and shape the future of aerospace AI.
We need someone who sees infrastructure as strategy, not support. Someone who doesn't wait for hardware requests - they forecast them. Someone who understands why models fail to scale, and designs systems so they don't.
If you're ready to design for both agility and rigor, across some of the most demanding AI environments in the world, this role puts you in the cockpit.
What You'll Do
Design and execute the infrastructure strategy for AI/ML workloads, balancing research flexibility with production rigor
Architect and optimize hybrid platforms supporting traditional ML and large language models (LLMs)
Streamline infrastructure setup using code-based automation tools to improve speed, reproducibility, and compliance
Ensure visibility and reliability through monitoring, logging, and alerting systems that meet operational and classified mission requirements
Identify and remove performance bottlenecks across compute, storage, networking, and software pipelines
Lead long-term capacity planning and capital forecasting, ensuring teams have the right hardware and environments when they need them
Coordinate with IT, cybersecurity, and program stakeholders to deliver secure, policy-aligned infrastructure in both open and closed environments
Build reusable templates and deployment playbooks that enable rapid onboarding and delivery across teams
Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., GPUs, accelerators, orchestration stacks) and guide adoption where impactful
What's In It For You:
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.
Basic Qualifications
Experience designing and operating infrastructure for AI/ML or data-intensive applications at scale
Strong ability to diagnose performance issues across storage, compute, networking, and orchestration layers
Familiarity with hybrid environments (cloud/on-prem), containerized stacks, API-based model integration, and real-time processing frameworks
Demonstrated success developing and executing multi-year infrastructure roadmaps
Ability to collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and program stakeholders in secure/classified environments
Strong communication and influencing skills across technical and executive audiences
Desired skills
Experience supporting LLM training or inference infrastructure (e.g., distributed compute, checkpointing, rollback)
Familiarity with observability practices (monitoring, alerting, logging dashboards) and tools like Grafana, Prometheus, or ELK
Understanding of STIG/NIST compliance frameworks and RMF accreditation workflows
Exposure to capital planning cycles, hardware acquisition forecasting, and long-lead procurement
Knowledge of GPU scheduling, high-performance compute tuning, and hardware acceleration strategies and resource optimization (GPU, TPU, DPU, etc.)
Familiarity with emerging AI-specific platforms (e.g., AI Foundry, MLflow, Envision, etc.)
Ability to create internal documentation and onboarding materials for infrastructure use
Prior experience supporting mission-critical or regulated environments (aerospace, DoD, finance, 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.
*
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.
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, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $134,000 - $236,325. 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 $154,100 - $267,145. 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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