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Job Title:  A/AI Systems Engineer - E2
Posting Start Date:  11/10/26

Standard Job Description

Responsible for autonomy hardware and software system integration and testing including verification and validation.Translates customer requirements into product and systems specifications while addressing technical, schedule, and cost considerations; Establishes functional and technical specifications and standards for autonomous systems; Determines sensing hardware components; Recommends and selects appropriate control systems; Integrates and optimizes the autonomous compute and sensing hardware and software; Solves hardware/software interface problems; Develops plan(s) to integrate autonomous functionality into product(s) and platform(s) and other system(s); Develops test plans for validation and verification and procedures for test and evaluation requirements in collaboration with designers and developers; Performs integration testing and coordinates subsystem and/or system testing activities for autonomous programs; Documents and conducts analysis of test results and recommends fixes to software, hardware components, subsystems and systems; Interfaces with other teams involved the development lifecycle for perception

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a secret clearance is required.
• Technical Project Lead experience with hardware and software systems
• Integration and Testing of autonomous mission management architectures
• Systems Engineering Experience: risk management, changing requirements, priorities, and impediments
to ensure relevance, meet technical deadlines, and enable quick turnaround.
• Previous experience in the A/AI and robotics domain
• Knowledge of software and system architecture patterns
• Knowledge of application areas (computer vision, natural language processing, signal processing, robots, multi-agent systems, manned-unmanned teaming, etc.)
• Demonstrated history of building prototypes in rapid prototyping environment
• Experience working and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary research team setting
• Experience using modeling languages including UML/SysML and integrated modeling tools like Enterprise Architect.
• Experience with robotics (including ROS)

Desired Skills

Experience with UML, SysML, Enterprise Architect, ROS, AI/ML & autonomy algorithm expertise, mathematics, FOSS, software architecture, Docker/Kubernetes, computer vision, fusion, optimization, localization, mission planning, signal processing, C/C++, Java
Knowledge of LLMs, Generative AI, LLM Tool Calling, Model Context Protocol (MCP), RAG, Python (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn, NumPy, Pandas), MLOps, NLP, Computer Vision, Reinforcement Learning
Previous work on Corporate IRADs or Cross BA work experience
Experience with SysML/Cameo
Experience with MBSE

Pay Information

GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role. 

  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $101400.00 - $188200.00 
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $91200.00 - $169400.00 
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $81100.00 - $150500.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $72900.00 - $135500.00
    • Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc. 

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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.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (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.
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