Standard Job Description
Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a Staff AI/ML Engineer to join The Forge, our internal data and AI consultancy. You will partner with high visibility Missile and Fire Control programs to translate raw data into AI driven solutions that cut costs, accelerate production, and sustain our competitive edge.
The Work:
As Staff AI/ML Engineer for The Forge you will take on a leadership role, owning the technical execution of the program customer project. You will leverage advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and machine learning to drive data-driven decision making across MFC engineering and production. You will apply advanced statistical techniques, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization methods to identify trends, patterns, and correlations in data from engineering development and production sources. You will develop, implement, and advocate for AI-powered solutions.
Some of the core responsibilities will be:
Design, develop, and deploy end to end AI/ML pipelines that support engineering design, manufacturing, and business operations challenges (e.g., test point reduction, automated calibration, AI enhanced document search, computer vision inspection).
Build and implement edge deployed AI/ML solutions for classified, air gapped environments.
Lead cross functional solution teams, Engineering Design & Development, Production, and Business Operations, using a standard consulting style project framework.
Partner directly with program customers to understand pain points, define value driven outcomes, and deliver measurable results (cost, labor, yield, schedule).
Own the full DevOps lifecycle: CI/CD, containerization, model monitoring, and governance for secure, high assurance AI in defense systems.
Who We Are:
The Forge is Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control internal data and AI consultancy, created to meet the accelerating pressure of firm fixed price contracts and rapid program ramps. Operating like an independent consulting firm inside Lockheed Martin, we deliver AI enabled insights that drive critical cost and schedule reduction initiatives. Our customer centric, value first mindset makes us a trusted partner across engineering, production, and business ops, turning complex data into decisive, cost saving actions.
Who You Are:
You are a technically proficient leader with over seven years of hands-on experience building and scaling AI/ML solutions, ranging from supervised/unsupervised machine learning, deep learning models, computer vision systems or large language models. Your background includes solid engineering design work in aerospace or defense, giving you an intimate understanding of design processes, tools, and challenges. You approach every engagement with a consulting mindset, scoping, delivering, and rigorously measuring value for internal customers, while communicating complex concepts clearly to senior stakeholders. A proactive lifelong learner, you stay ahead of the latest AI tools and trends and actively share that knowledge across the team. You thrive autonomously, taking full ownership of end-to-end projects, and you excel in customer facing roles where you build trust, drive results, and champion continuous improvement.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is on-site in Chelmsford, MA. We offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits, investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
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Basic Qualifications
- Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or a related field
- Must be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Clearance
- 5+ years of experience in AI/ML research and development, with a strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI such as LLMs
- Proficiency with python and agentic IDEs
- Experience with AI/ML frameworks and libraries, including TensorFlow, PyTorch, and MCPs
- Must have the ability to lay out technical roadmaps and communicate those plans and solutions to both highly technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desired Skills
- Excellent technical and executive communication skills
- Experience with AI/ML ethics, fairness, and transparency
- Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning techniques, agentic systems and LLMs
- Experience in full AI System solutioning including but not limited to, MLOps, retrieval systems, security, frontend UX/UI design, reliability, evaluation and verification
- Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build effective working relationships
- Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to create solutions to difficult problems often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, ambiguous or incomplete data on a rapid schedule
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00
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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.