AL/ML Forward Deployed Engineer at Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin · Grand Prairie, États-Unis d'Amérique · Remote
- Professional
Security Clearance
None
Shift
First
Direct/Indirect
Indirect
Business Area
Enterprise Operations
Department
50143:Artificial Intelligence
Relocation/Housing Stipend Available
Possible
Job Code/Title
E9853:A/AI Mch Learn Engnr Sr
Job Class
Artificial Intelligence
Job Category
Experienced Professional
Req Type
Full-Time
Job Description
Are you ready to unlock the power of AI and machine learning to drive business success? We're seeking a highly skilled AI/ML Engineer to join our team as a trusted technical liaison between our customers and our consulting practice. As a remote member of a dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to design, develop, and productionize machine-learning solutions that make a real impact. With high ownership and rapid impact, this role is perfect for a technically-savvy, business-oriented individual looking to accelerate their career at the intersection of AI and real-world business problems.
What you'll be doing:
Build, test, and deploy end-to-end AI/ML models, pipelines, and API services in the customer's production environment using Python, SQL, etc.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously optimize deployed solutions to meet performance-SLA and business KPIs
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the assigned function and act as the LAIC consulting liaison; translate business requirements into concrete technical designs and articulate model behavior to non-technical audiences
Partner with data engineers, product managers, and business leaders to integrate AI/ML work into existing workflows and data infrastructure
Conduct rapid assessments for current and future opportunities
Quickly pivot to new priorities, evolving requirements, or emerging data sources while maintaining delivery cadence
What’s In It For You:
From onsite to remote, 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.
Who are you:
You are a highly skilled AI/ML Engineer with a strong technical background and business acumen. You have:
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, SQL, etc.
Experience with machine learning frameworks and tools
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Experience with cross-functional collaboration and partnership with data engineers, product managers, and business leaders
Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and ability to translate technical designs into business requirements
#LMLAIC
What you'll be doing:
Build, test, and deploy end-to-end AI/ML models, pipelines, and API services in the customer's production environment using Python, SQL, etc.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously optimize deployed solutions to meet performance-SLA and business KPIs
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the assigned function and act as the LAIC consulting liaison; translate business requirements into concrete technical designs and articulate model behavior to non-technical audiences
Partner with data engineers, product managers, and business leaders to integrate AI/ML work into existing workflows and data infrastructure
Conduct rapid assessments for current and future opportunities
Quickly pivot to new priorities, evolving requirements, or emerging data sources while maintaining delivery cadence
What’s In It For You:
From onsite to remote, 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.
Who are you:
You are a highly skilled AI/ML Engineer with a strong technical background and business acumen. You have:
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, SQL, etc.
Experience with machine learning frameworks and tools
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
Experience with cross-functional collaboration and partnership with data engineers, product managers, and business leaders
Strong understanding of AI/ML concepts and ability to translate technical designs into business requirements
#LMLAIC
Basic Qualifications
• Programming: Python – suchas but not limited to : pandas, scikit‑learn, PyTorch/TensorFlow
• ML Frameworks suchas but not limited to : experience training, evaluating, and tuning models
• Software experience or engineering : suchas but not limited to Git, unit testing, CI/CD basics, Docker containers
• Some knowledge of Data Science or Engineering Fundamentals
• 2–5 years of professional experience building or deploying AI/ML solutions (consulting, startup, or large enterprise)
• ML Frameworks suchas but not limited to : experience training, evaluating, and tuning models
• Software experience or engineering : suchas but not limited to Git, unit testing, CI/CD basics, Docker containers
• Some knowledge of Data Science or Engineering Fundamentals
• 2–5 years of professional experience building or deploying AI/ML solutions (consulting, startup, or large enterprise)
Desired skills
• Background in a relevant domain (finance, supply chain, marketing, etc.) is a plus but not required
• Experience with MLOps tools (Kubeflow, MLflow, Airflow)
• Familiarity with big‑data platforms (Spark, Snowflake, BigQuery)
• Exposure to explainable AI techniques (SHAP, LIME)
• Prior exposure to client‑facing or embedded roles such as but not limited to consulting projects, on‑site engineering, cross‑functional product teams is highly valued
• Prior work in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, aerospace)
• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, or relevant field.
• SQL: Strong query‑writing & data‑wrangling
Soft / Business Skills
• Excellent written & verbal communication; can explain technical concepts to senior business leaders
• Strong stakeholder‑management instincts; comfortable navigating matrixed organizations
• Resilient and adaptable – thrives in fast‑changing, ambiguous environments
• Experience with MLOps tools (Kubeflow, MLflow, Airflow)
• Familiarity with big‑data platforms (Spark, Snowflake, BigQuery)
• Exposure to explainable AI techniques (SHAP, LIME)
• Prior exposure to client‑facing or embedded roles such as but not limited to consulting projects, on‑site engineering, cross‑functional product teams is highly valued
• Prior work in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, aerospace)
• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, or relevant field.
• SQL: Strong query‑writing & data‑wrangling
Soft / Business Skills
• Excellent written & verbal communication; can explain technical concepts to senior business leaders
• Strong stakeholder‑management instincts; comfortable navigating matrixed organizations
• Resilient and adaptable – thrives in fast‑changing, ambiguous environments
State
Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Texas
Virtual
yes
City
Grand Prairie, Littleton, Orlando, Shelton
Zip
06484, 32819, 32825, 75051, 80127
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.
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.
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.
City, State
Grand Prairie-TX, Littleton-CO, Orlando-FL, Shelton-CT
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.
Work Schedule
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Select the Telework classification for this position
Employee that will telework full-time
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 $108,800 - $191,820. 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.
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 $125,100 - $216,890. 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.
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.
