AI Platform Engineer Staff

Job description

**Description:** Join our team of innovators and play a key role in shaping the future of AI at Lockheed Martin.

As a leader in the development of cutting-edge AI solutions, we are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual contribute to the design and implementation of AI Factory’s MLOps and GenAI Platforms.

If you have a passion for partnering with AI/ML practitioners to solve complex problems and design unique software solutions, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
• Integrate machine learning and generative AI capabilities into an end-to-end software platform
• Partner with AI/ML practitioners to solve complex problems and design unique solutions
• Work with stakeholders to identify and prioritize requirements for platform improvements and new feature development
• Collaborate with AI Factory infrastructure teams to support new feature development, providing technical expertise and guidance on new products with AI system integration
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and testing to ensure high-quality AI products and systems
• Stay up-to-date with emerging AI technologies and trends, applying this knowledge to improve AI Factory products and systems
As a mid-level engineer, you'll be a strong fit for this role if you have a solid track record of technical expertise and a growing ability to apply strategic thinking to complex problems.

You have a strong background in the design and implementation of software platforms and systems, as well as experience with machine learning and generative AI.

You're able to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders.

You're also a motivated and adaptable individual with a proven ability to learn and take on new challenges, and strong communication skills to effectively work with others in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

You have excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to partner with AI/ML practitioners to solve complex problems and design unique solutions.
**Basic Qualifications:**
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related discipline
• Experience with Programming and Scripting, such as C++, Java, Python, Go, Bash
• Experience with UI Frameworks such as React, Angular, or Next.js
• Knowledge of GenAI fundamentals (LLMs, RAG, Agents) and ML Frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Sci-kit)
• Experience in deploying and maintaining applications on Kubernetes
• Must be a US Citizen
**Desired Skills:**
• Experience with DevSecOps, Cloud Native software development practices, and Kubernetes
• Experience with building large scale, high throughput distributed systems
• Experience with RESTful APIs and leveraging for integration between backend services and UIs
• Experience with Package Management such as Helm or Kustomize
• Experience with public cloud computing services, such as AWS, GCP, Azure
• Proven results in executing on infrastructure-intensive programs
• Proven experience collaborating with virtual teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners
• Creative and resourceful when it comes to problem-solving
• A passionate can-do attitude.

You are not afraid to try, learn, and improve
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment in an industry that constantly changes
• Empathy for teammates/users and a desire to make their work frictionless and more efficient
• Passion for building things that are useful
**Clearance Level:** None
**Other Important Information You Should Know**
**Expression of Interest:** 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 Schedules:** 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.
**Schedule for this Position:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
**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.
**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 $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.
**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.
**Experience Level:** Experienced Professional
**Business Unit:** ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SERVICES
**Relocation Available:** No
**Career Area:** Artificial Intelligence
**Type:** Full-Time
**Shift:** First

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