AI Research Engineer (hybrid, junior career)
Lockheed Martin · Sunnyvale, TX
- On site
- Part-time
- $90,000 / year
- Sunnyvale, TX
Job highlights
- Develop AI software for cutting-edge customer solutions.
- Engage in full system development lifecycle.
- Build prototypes and transition to production.
- Utilize computer science paradigms and algorithms.
- Solve complex problems with innovative code.
About the role
AI Research Engineer
By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.
Are you ready to join a team that's pushing the boundaries of Artificial Intelligence and making a real impact in the industry? The Lockheed Martin Artificial Intelligence Center (LAIC) team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to support the Applied AI team and specifically the Cognitive Modules portfolio. As a key member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, from prototypes to deployment, and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that provide discriminating capability to our customers.
What You'll Be Doing
- Developing software products that implement Artificial Intelligence to provide cutting-edge solutions to our customers
- Engaging in every phase of the system development lifecycle, including requirements generation, system and software design, implementation, integration, and flight test
- Participating in activities such as proof of concepts, development of prototypes, building demonstrators, and transition to production
- Leveraging current computer science paradigms, including object-oriented programming, data structures and algorithms, concurrency, and I/O (block storage network database)
- Developing code to solve complex problems and field innovative solutions
What’s In It For You
We offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits, investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
At Lockheed Martin, we empower employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality. We provide the resources and 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 You Are
- A highly motivated and experienced individual with a strong background in software engineering and computer science
- Possessing a strong work ethic, self-motivation, time management, and interpersonal skills
- Familiar with current computer science paradigms, including object-oriented programming, data structures and algorithms, concurrency, and I/O (block storage network database)
- Experienced in developing code to solve complex problems and field innovative solutions
- A team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or other related discipline.
- Experience with machine learning algorithms, in particular computer vision
- Experience with a deep learning library, such as PyTorch, Torch, Keras, Tensorflow, Scikit-learn (sklearn), or opencv
- Experience with python
- Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Desired Skills
- Experience designing and working with tactical weapon, vehicle, and/or mission systems software
- Experience writing custom and novel machine learning architectures
- Work with real-world, dynamic datasets
- Experience building and deploying software for defense mission systems
- Experience with real-time embedded software engineering
- Experience with hardware-accelerated computing for both CPUs and GPUs (e.g. CUDA, Intel oneAPI, SYCL)
- Experience with model deployment software libraries and stacks (e.g. NVIDIA TensorRT, Triton Inference Server, OnnxRuntime)
- Experience deploying AI-enabled systems in multiple environments (e.g. cloud, edge devices)
- Experience with high-performance computing
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
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Key skills/competency
- AI Research Engineer
- Machine Learning
- Computer Vision
- Deep Learning
- PyTorch
- Tensorflow
- Python
- Software Engineering
- Algorithm Development
- System Development Lifecycle
Skills & topics
- AI Research Engineer
- Machine Learning
- Computer Vision
- Deep Learning
- PyTorch
- Tensorflow
- Python
- Software Engineering
- Algorithm Development
- System Development Lifecycle
- Junior
- Entry Level
- Hybrid
- Aerospace
- Defense
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your AI, machine learning, computer vision, and deep learning experience, specifically mentioning PyTorch, Tensorflow, and Python.
- Showcase relevant projects: Detail personal or academic projects that demonstrate your ability to develop AI software, solve complex problems, and work within the system development lifecycle.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss machine learning algorithms, computer vision techniques, and your experience with deep learning libraries.
- Emphasize security clearance: Clearly state your US citizenship and any existing or potential eligibility for a government security clearance.
- Express interest in Lockheed Martin's mission: Align your application and interview responses with Lockheed Martin's focus on innovation, national security, and solving complex challenges.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities for an AI Research Engineer at Lockheed Martin?
- As an AI Research Engineer at Lockheed Martin, you will develop software products implementing Artificial Intelligence, engage in all phases of the system development lifecycle, and build prototypes and demonstrators for transition to production. You will leverage computer science paradigms like object-oriented programming and algorithms to solve complex problems and field innovative solutions.
- What technical skills are essential for the AI Research Engineer role at Lockheed Martin?
- Essential technical skills include experience with machine learning algorithms (especially computer vision) and deep learning libraries like PyTorch, Tensorflow, or Keras. Proficiency in Python and a strong understanding of computer science paradigms such as object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms are also crucial.
- Does Lockheed Martin offer flexible work arrangements for AI Research Engineers?
- Yes, Lockheed Martin offers flexible work schedules and a part-time remote telework option for this AI Research Engineer position. The exact weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process, allowing for a blend of remote and on-site work at a designated facility.
- What are the citizenship and security clearance requirements for this AI Research Engineer position?
- This position requires US citizenship and will necessitate obtaining a government security clearance due to the nature of the work and the facility requiring special access. Applicants must meet these requirements to be considered.
- What kind of career growth and development opportunities does Lockheed Martin provide for AI professionals?
- Lockheed Martin emphasizes empowering employees with diverse career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. They foster innovation and provide resources and flexibility for employees to grow, think big, and make the impossible a reality, supporting a growth mindset.
- What is the application process like for AI Research Engineer roles at Lockheed Martin?
- By applying for this specific AI Research Engineer role, you may be considered for other similar career opportunities at Lockheed Martin. If a match is identified, you might be contacted for this or future openings. The process involves resume review, potential interviews, and discussions regarding work schedules and security requirements.