Job ID: 696518BR Date posted: Jun. 25, 2025
Description:What You Will Be Doing:

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time highly skilled Automation/AI Systems Engineer to join our team in designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, AI/ML, and automation, with experience in developing and integrating complex systems. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams collaboratively to:

• Design, develop, and deploy automation, AI, and ML solutions to improve business processes and operations
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and AI/ML adoption
• Develop and integrate AI/ML models using various frameworks and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn)
• Implement automation solutions using scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) and automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Jenkins)
• Work with data engineers to design and implement data pipelines and architectures to support AI/ML solutions
• Develop and maintain software applications using programming languages (e.g., Java, C++, Python)
• Participate in the development of system architectures, including cloud-based and on-premises solutions
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure the security and integrity of automation, AI, and ML solutions
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system designs, user manuals, and training materials
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in automation, AI, and ML, and apply this knowledge to improve existing solutions and develop new ones

Communicating with internal and external customers will be required.
Must be a US Citizen;
This position will require a government security clearance; This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

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.
Basic Qualifications:
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, R, or equivalent
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn)
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, including design patterns, testing, and/or version control
• Experience with Visualization tools (e.g. PyPlot, Vaadin Charts, Seaborn, Tableau, etc.)
Desired Skills:
• Experience with Optimization engines (e.g. Gurobi, SCIP, etc.)
• Strong experience in technical writing, documentation generation, and peer reviews.
• Experience with version control and configuration management repositories (e.g. GIT)
• Communication experience with leadership at various levels
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: 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.
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
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Artificial Intelligence
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First